Weekend of Words

"Asian and Asian Australian writers are reimagining what story means—from memoirs and poetry to graphic novels, podcasts, and bold new fiction—they’re changing our understanding of whose story is told and who gets to tell it. OzAsia Festival's Weekend of Words invites you to experience three days of conversations, performances, debates, and readings that are as fearless as they are unforgettable. Whether you’re here to listen, laugh, learn, or be inspired to write your own story, this is a weekend where memory meets myth, and every word opens a door."

Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. Sami previously co-hosted the ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast program with Jacinta Parsons and presented RN Saturday Extra. He produced and hosted multiple documentary series on ABC RN’s Earshot on race, free speech, and religion. Sami’s autobiography, I, Migrant, was nominated for various national literary awards.