Award-winning New Zealand writers Tina Makereti and Saraid de Silva will join Tagore’s Salon in London for an evening of conversation exploring migration, identity, resistance and the legacies of settler colonialism.
The event brings together two acclaimed literary voices whose work examines questions of belonging, family history and cultural inheritance through contemporary fiction.
Makereti, author of The Mires (2025), is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading Māori writers, known for fiction that explores whakapapa, memory and Indigenous perspectives. Joining her is Saraid de Silva, whose debut novel Amma (2024) has been widely praised for its exploration of family, migration and Sri Lankan diasporic identity.
In conversation with Tagore’s Salon, the authors will discuss how literature can challenge dominant narratives, interrogate colonial histories and create space for underrepresented voices. Drawing on themes from their award-winning work, the discussion will examine the intersections of migration, storytelling and cultural resistance.
Founded in London, Tagore’s Salon curates events focused on translated and underrepresented writing, creating opportunities for readers to engage with diverse literary perspectives from around the world.
The event forms part of an ongoing programme celebrating contemporary international literature and conversations that cross borders, languages and cultures.