With an artistic gala in front of the Alex Urquiola Provincial Library. The XXXIII edition of the International Book Fair in Holguin was inaugurated, which will run in this city until March 23.
The event, dedicated to South Africa as the guest of honor. Foresees in its program dialogues and exchanges between writers on the South African influence on Cuban literature.
José Luis Serrano, a poet invited to deliver the opening remarks, defended the importance of the existence of the Fair as an extraordinary possibility for authors to share closely. In a harmonious and inclusive way, with those who read them. Futhermore which entails a symbolism that undermines the banality that seeks to suffocate both those who handle the pen and those who criticize it.
Moreover the renowned writer, three–time winner of the National Critics‘ Prize. Urged in the framework of World Poetry Day to take care of a literary genre that is increasingly threatened by extinction.
During the first day, meetings dedicated to the 25 years of the System of Territorial Editions. Were held by Ediciones La Luz, publisher of the Hermanos Saíz Association, and the Homeland Pavilion was inaugurated. Sponsored by the Provincial Directorate of Culture. In conjunction with historians and students of the territory.
Also various volumes were also presented to the public by Ediciones La Luz, Conciencia Ediciones and Ediciones Holguin. As well as the opening of the Science Pavilion, developed by the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment.
The International Book Fair hosts the celebrations for the 25th anniversary of the System of Territorial Editions. Is dedicated to Francisca López Civeira and Virgilio López Lemus. Pays tribute to José Luis Serrano and Joaquín Osorio Carralero, National Prize for Literary Promotion.
With information from Cuban News Agency
Translated by Radio Angulo
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