Vision
A city where writing empowers and transforms lives.
Mission
To present the world’s major literary talents to the people of Singapore, and to promote new
and emerging Singapore and Asian writing to a wider public.
Where We are Different
A unique feature of the festival is that it is one of the few truly multilingual literary festivals in the world,
i.e. showcasing of literature in four languages – English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil.
The SWF features a diverse range of literary programmes from graphic novels to multi-disciplinary activities that
intertwine literature with other art forms like music, theatre and film.
