Writing from memory, writing for tomorrow
Summary
Milson D Chamling discusses his journey in poetry and playwriting, emphasizing the importance of preserving Kirati oral traditions and languages through storytelling and theatre.
Key Points
- Milson D Chamling started writing with poetry and transitioned to playwriting after being inspired by a local play.
- He emphasizes the importance of preserving the Kirati oral tradition Mundhum and worries about language loss.
- His writing process involves letting ideas ferment over time before developing them.
- Chamling expresses a desire to direct films in the future and uses theatre as a medium best suited for certain stories.
