Organized by Trace Foundation and Latse Library
Join us as we celebrate the publication of the most recent work by one of Tibet’s most influential poets, Jangbu (Dorjicering Chenaktsang), and catch a sneak preview of his upcoming documentary Yartsa. The Nine-Eyed Agate: Poems and Stories (Lexington, 2010) features English translations of Jangbu’s works by Dr. Heather Stoddard, of the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Cultures, Paris. Jangbu and Dr. Stoddard will discuss Jangbu’s poetic vision, style, and process, as well as the art of translation.
Following a short break, Jangbu will give a special sneak preview of his current film project, the documentary Yartsa, a look at the social and environmental implications of the harvesting of yartsa günbu–the much sought-after caterpillar fungus–on the Tibetan plateau.
Date: Saturday, May 7th 2011
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Book Launch
5:00 – 7:00 pm “Yartsa” Special Film Sneak Preview
Venue: Trace Foundation/Latse Library
132 Perry Street, 2B
New York, NY 10014
tel: 212-367-7380
This event is free and open to the public.
