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Peatland habitats get a bad rap.
We think of them as wastelands. We talk about being "swamped" or "bogged down". But peat bogs are vital, biodiverse landscapes. Far from being lifeless or stagnant, they are beautiful, rich in ecological value, and crucial for carbon storage in the fight against climate change.
This weekend in August, in conjunction with the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, come and see ten spoken word films by Malaysian and British poets and filmmakers, that reframe what we think of when we think of peatlands. We invite you to read the poems, watch the short films, and respond by sharing your reflections if you wish. Meet and chat with the local collaborators - the Orang Asli Temuans and see their handicrafts (10am-11:45am), and the Selangor State Forestry Department. We hope you will come away feeling inspired and enlightened.
Supported by the British Council through their Connections Through Culture programme, Peat on Earth is a creative collaboration between poets Kimchi Lai (Malaysia) and Matt Sowerby (UK) and filmmakers Leong Hon Yuen (Factual TV) and Ben Horrigan (Studio 91 Media). Together, they explore the significance of peatlands through poetry and film, encouraging younger generations to engage with environmental and cultural preservation.
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