It was founded in 2000 by Nury Vittachi and creative writing teacher Jane Camens, with support from Malaysian poet Shirley Geok-lin Lim. The first festival was held in 2001.
The institution started in 2000 by Nury Vittachi and creative writing instructor Jane Camens, supported by Malaysian poet Shirley Geok-lin Lim. The inaugural gathering occurred in 2001.