The art of literary translation | Natasha Sondakh | TEDxJIS
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Natasha Sondakh |
TEDxJIS
• January 2018
If Indonesia's beauty can be unlocked through its literature, why have we kept it a mystery? Indonesia dwells on the philosophy of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika: unity in diversity. Yet, many foreigners who want to understand this country's unique culture are unable to due to an evident language barrier.
Natasha Sondakh, a 16-year-old published poet, journalist and translator who constantly seeks meaningful conversations, explores Indonesia and the role of literature in influencing people's lives. A global citizen with her heart in philanthropy, Natasha hopes to pursue an education in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, PPE, as well as publish her own poetry anthology.
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