Tragedy and the Art of Cathartic Transformation

📍 Location: Capital Factory, Astroboy on Floor 1

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Event Overview
A special evening exploring why engaging with tragic art makes us more empathetic—and how modern mind-body tools turn pain into resilience.

For thousands of years—from the Festival of Dionysus in ancient Athens to today’s award-winning short films—people have gathered to witness tragedies. Why? Because stepping into sorrow together fosters empathy, gratitude, and community strength.

Modern research now confirms what the Greeks sensed: emotions we ignore don’t disappear; they lodge in the body, fueling stress and illness. This event weaves classical wisdom with cutting-edge somatic practice and narrative reframing, giving you hands-on tools to transform pain into growth.

Agenda

🎭 Mini-Lecture - How tragic art shaped civic life in classical Greece and why it still matters today.
🎬 Short-Film Screening & Debrief - Experience a powerful modern tragedy in real time and reflect on its emotional impact.
🌀 Somatic Experiencing Demo - Learn gentle body-based techniques to release trapped tension and restore nervous-system balance.
✍️ Reframing Writing Workshop - Guided exercise to rewrite a difficult memory, highlighting resilience, self-compassion, and new meaning.
* 💬 Group Discussion & Takeaways - Share insights on turning personal messes into messages that strengthen both self and society.

What to Bring?

A notebook or journal
A curious mind
* A friend who loves big questions

Who Should Attend?

Curious minds who enjoy meaningful discussions
Those interested in personal growth, history, and culture
* Anyone passionate about building a better world and fostering community

Expect a welcoming atmosphere, thought-provoking conversation, and the chance to connect with like-minded people who care about shaping the future.

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