The fifth international poetry festival "PAGE BREAK" will be held in Riga, Latvia from April 22 to 25, featuring renowned poets from various countries and a diverse array of poetry events open to the public.
Scheduled from April 22 to 25, Riga will host the fifth edition of the international poetry festival "PAGE BREAK", attracting notable poets from around the globe. The festival will present a wide variety of poetry events, allowing everyone interested to engage with contemporary poetry. With an emphasis on accessibility, many of the events will be free for interested attendees to enjoy.
This year, the festival will showcase 15 poets representing a range of generations, cultures, and styles, providing attendees with a broad insight into the current trends in modern poetry. The theme of the festival, which is quite relevant in the context of ongoing geopolitical events, is "Peace". This theme highlights the festival's intention to foster dialogue and understanding through the art of poetry amidst turbulent times.
Among the participants are poets from diverse backgrounds, including Viktor Rodriguez Nunez from Cuba, Rachel DeVoskin from the USA, Ales Šteger from Slovenia, and others from Italy, France, Bulgaria, Germany, Spain, Sweden, and Denmark. Additionally, the festival will feature Turkish poet Efe Dujan, who resides in Latvia, along with various Latvian poets like Arvis Viguls and Ērika Bērziņa. This lineup underscores the festival's commitment to inclusivity and multiculturalism, making it a significant event in the literary calendar for both locals and international attendees.
