# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mandarin Book Club (ENG)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (+02:00)
- **Event Description**: A Reader's Discussion & Translation Talk (Discussion in English)About this EventDuring The Week of the Banned Book, The Mandarin Book Club will discuss the novel Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Shuang-zi (winner of the 2026 International Booker Prize). A bittersweet love story that weaves together themes such as Taiwan’s colonial history, multilingualism, culinary traditions, and unequal power dynamics.While Taiwan Travelogue itself is not a banned book, the work illustrates what happens when those in power attempt to control or even erase stories, languages, and cultural perspectives. At the same time, the book shows how literature—and translation in particular—can help make such voices accessible once again.We are honoured to welcome Dutch literary translator Annelous Stiggelbout, who will share her experiences translating the novel, including the unexpected discoveries, challenges and amusing moments along the way. Viola Chen, founder of Book Digest, and Rachel Wu, founder of Rotterdam-based Little Book Project, will guide the conversation and in-depth Q&A. Together, we will discuss the novel and explore the translation process: What new meanings might emerge when different languages and cultures meet, and what can the untranslatable reveal about the art of translation?To bring the novel beyond the page, a traditional Taiwanese snack and drink featured in the book will be prepared for everyone to sample. A small taste that brings the story off the page!Practical information:Date: 19 Sep SaturdayTime: 1-3 pmLocation: Central Library (Librijesteeg 4), Zaal 010, 3rd FloorEvent language: EnglishThis event is free of charge with limited seats. Please register to confirm your participation.*Reading Taiwan Travelogue beforehand will make the conversation even more engaging, but everyone is welcome to join and discover the book with us.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotterdam/mandarin-book-club-eng/100001998426081205
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Rotterdam
- **state**: ZH
- **country**: Netherlands
- **location**: Tijdelijke Centrale Bibliotheek Rotterdam
- **lat**: 51.9221911
- **long**: 4.486868299999999
- **full address**: Tijdelijke Centrale Bibliotheek Rotterdam, Librijesteeg 4, Rotterdam, Netherlands

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mandarin Book Club (ENG) being held?
  - **A:** Mandarin Book Club (ENG) takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Tijdelijke Centrale Bibliotheek Rotterdam, Librijesteeg 4, Rotterdam, Netherlands.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mandarin Book Club (ENG)?
  - **A:** Mandarin Book Club (ENG) is organized by Bibliotheek Rotterdam.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Bibliotheek Rotterdam's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Bibliotheek Rotterdam a rating of 3/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Bibliotheek Rotterdam has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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