The Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation, in collaboration with the National Museum of Taiwan Literature, invites submissions for the Taiwan–Ireland Poetry Translation Competition 2026.
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The competition, taking place on June 1, 2026, aims to celebrate the rich linguistic and literary traditions of both Taiwan and Ireland. It encourages translators to explore connections between poetic cultures and to introduce new voices to readers in various languages.
Participants will translate three short poems by Taiwanese poet Jocelyn Wen (温若喬), which include:
- 〈相辭〉 Sio-sî
- 〈無聲無說〉 Bô-siann-bô-sueh
- 〈行跤花〉 Kiânn-kha-hue
The competition is open to translators of all experience levels from around the world. Whether you are a seasoned literary translator, a student, a poet, or a language enthusiast, you are encouraged to creatively engage with these notable works.
The submission deadline is September 1, 2026. Additional details about the poems and application procedures will be provided.