International Poetry Festival in Riga
- Riga will host the International Poetry Festival "Page Break" from April 23-26, featuring 16 internationally acclaimed poets from various countries.
- After three years in Jelgava, the "Page Break" festival relocates to Riga, with organizers hoping to broaden it's reach.
- The festival's primary events will be held at the Splendid Palace cinema.
International Poetry Festival “Page Break” Debuts in Riga
Riga will host the International Poetry Festival “Page Break” from April 23-26, featuring 16 internationally acclaimed poets from various countries. The festival aims to introduce contemporary poetry to a wider audience through public readings and other events. Admission to all events is free.
After three years in Jelgava, the “Page Break” festival relocates to Riga, with organizers hoping to broaden it’s reach. “Given the current global climate of challenges and changes, this year’s festival theme is ‘Entropy,’ exploring the language of poetry and navigating chaos,” said Madara Gruntmane-Dujana, the festival director.
Main Events at Splendid Palace
The festival’s primary events will be held at the Splendid Palace cinema. Poetry readings by participating poets are scheduled for april 24 and 25 in the small hall. The festival will conclude with a poetry concert in the Great Hall on April 26.
Diverse International Representation
Organizers emphasize the diverse cultural backgrounds of the participating poets. Guests include Ilya Kaminsky, a Ukrainian-born poet from the United States; Ramona de Hessus, a poet from Colombia; Marged Tidira, an author from Wales; and Suzhata Bata, a poet from India. Other international participants include Alvin Pan from Singapore,Gondza Ouzman from Turkey,Kayo Genghonji from Britain,michael Augustine from Germany,Marchin Sendeckis from Poland,Anna Hallberg from Sweden,Sabine Vina from France,Maria Seville from Spain,and Marianne Larsena from Denmark.
Latvian Poets Featured
Latvia will be represented by Ingmar Balode, Ivars Steinbergs, and Tom Treibergs.
Festival Anthology
An anthology featuring the works of all participating poets, translated into Latvian, will be published and available at the festival events.
International Poetry Festival “Page Break” in Riga: Your Comprehensive Guide
What is the “Page Break” Poetry Festival?
The “Page Break” International Poetry festival is a celebration of contemporary poetry, bringing together acclaimed poets from around the world. This year, the festival makes its debut in Riga.
When and Where is the Festival?
The festival will take place in Riga from April 23 to 26.
Why is “Page Break” in Riga this year?
After three years in Jelgava, the festival organizers have moved “Page Break” to Riga to broaden its reach and introduce more people to contemporary poetry.
What is the theme of this year’s festival?
The theme is “Entropy,” chosen by festival director Madara Gruntmane-Dujana to explore the language of poetry and how it navigates chaos within the current global climate.
Who is the Festival Director?
The festival director is Madara Gruntmane-Dujana.
Where are the main events held?
The primary events of the festival will be held at the Splendid Palace cinema in Riga.
what kind of events are planned at the Splendid Palace?
The splendid Palace will host poetry readings and a poetry concert:
Poetry Readings: April 24 and 25 in the small hall.
Poetry Concert: April 26 in the Great Hall.
Who are some of the participating poets?
The festival features a diverse group of international and Latvian poets. Here’s a sample:
Ilya Kaminsky (United States)
Ramona de Hessus (Colombia)
Marged Tidira (Wales)
Suzhata Bata (India)
Ingmar Balode (Latvia)
Ivars Steinbergs (Latvia)
Tom Treibergs (Latvia)
Alvin Pan (Singapore)
Gondza Ouzman (Turkey)
Kayo Genghonji (britain)
Michael Augustine (Germany)
marchin Sendeckis (Poland)
Anna Hallberg (Sweden)
Sabine Vina (France)
Maria Seville (Spain)
Marianne Larsena (Denmark)
Is there a cost to attend the festival events?
No, admission to all events is free.
Will the works of the poets be available in a published format?
Yes, an anthology featuring the works of all participating poets, translated into Latvian, will be published and available at the festival events.
Key Details at a Glance
Here’s a summary of the key information:
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Festival Name | International Poetry festival “Page Break” |
| Location | Riga,Latvia |
| Dates | April 23-26 |
| Main Venue | Splendid Palace cinema |
| Theme | Entropy |
| Admission | Free |