Honoring the ancestral voices and poetic forms that have shaped cultures and preserved memory across generations.
Expression
Creating space for authentic voices to emerge and celebrating the diversity of human experience through language.
Connection
Building bridges across cultural divides through the universal language of emotion and metaphor.
Transformation
Catalyzing personal and collective change through the revelatory power of poetic language.
Upcoming Event
Lanterns of Language: Honoring Ukrainian Voices
May 31, 2025 | 4–6 PM EST | Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Time: 4–6 PM EST Location: Red Dirt Studio 4051 34th St, Mt Rainier, MD 20712 (Free RSVP)
In a world where words carry both history and resistance, we honor the poetic voices of Ukraine. Join us for an intimate, candlelit reading and conversation featuring six remarkable poets whose words transcend borders, with meticulous side-by-side translations and heartfelt open dialogue.
Featured Poets
Experience the profound and stirring works of acclaimed writers Lyuba Yakimchuk and Serhiy Zhadan, alongside four emerging voices whose poetry delicately navigates landscapes of trauma, resilience, and unexpected beauty amid conflict. Their verses illuminate the human experience with startling clarity and emotional depth.
Format & Registration
Simply RSVP or arrive as you are – all are welcome. This immersive event features readings in Ukrainian with thoughtful English translations, followed by an insightful moderated discussion exploring themes of language and cultural preservation.