WORLD POETRY DAY THIS MONDAY 21 MARCH SEEMS TO LIE 
Day World Poetry, March 21
The global day of poetry is a tribute to the poetic word proposed in 2001 by UNESCO, is celebrated every 21 March (spring equinox) with the intention of including key word and reflection on our times. This event strengthens the culture of our planet is made in major world capitals as Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin and Bogota. In Europe it is called Spring of Poets and the Common Presence in Colombia of the Poets, being established by the Foundation that bears the same name, which has worked for two decades in promoting the poetic universe in Latin America.
With major events and performances are multiple readings at different latitudes of the planet to celebrate this important event for this genre of literature, this extreme form of perception of life. UNESCO launched the world the following statement to endorse the commemoration of World Day of Poetry by establishing that legacy to the world:
"Clearly, global action for the recognition and poetry give a new impulse to poetry movements national, regional, and international. This should have the major objective of sustaining the diversity of languages \u200b\u200bthrough poetic expression and to give those who are threatened with the possibility to express themselves in their communities. "
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The important celebration in Bogota is one of the busiest in the world, with readings of more than 20 internationally renowned poets and with the assistance of four hundred people who make a toast to poetry. In landmarks of the major cities of the world are made celebratory poetry marathons. In Paris (Blue Cow and other venues), Berlin (Brandenburg Gate), Bogotá (Gimnasio Moderno), La Plata (Pasaje Dardo Rocha), Bilbao (Café Boulevard de Bilbao), Amsterdam, Mexico City and Havana, where poets meet on March 21 in parks and large auditoriums to make known their deep voice and visionary inspired hopes of a better world for all different groups in Venezuela celebrate this day in an event that has been termed as Poetic Attack Venezuela, in which different people take to the streets of major cities around the country give as many poems as possible and make spontaneous performances.
MESSAGE OF DIRECTOR GENERAL OF UNESCO
OCCASION OF WORLD POETRY DAY
(21 of March 2001)
Poetry is an ancient art. Is verbal art, word play, oral aesthetics. For a poem is read. Say.
why poetry has been through ages and continents. Fruit of the individual and collective imagination, poetry is a permanent fixture in the construction of social life, much as music, dance and visual arts. Poetry is present everywhere and yet, is both elusive. Its apparent fragility, linked to its intangible nature, make it a superior art invulnerable, that does not fear the assaults of time or intolerances.
Like all of the intangible heritage, the art must be the object of our attention. Although all admire, published little poetry and translates it even less. Located in the heart of all languages, but it is often difficult to access.
art that allows a language to take root and renewal, particularly true messenger of a culture, refined or unique witness of history, poetry can teach us much about the universe of the other, about their values and dreams. Poetry is an open door for dialogue and understanding among peoples, values \u200b\u200bwe celebrate in this United Nations Year of Dialogue among Civilizations.
UNESCO works towards the dissemination and teaching of poetry in the school system and supports all efforts that can be done in terms of editing and translation of poetry. I invite our Member States to help them too, in every way possible, the continued promotion of poetry.
Koïchiro Matsuura
And to celebrate we will EDIBLE POETRY, poetry shows and food tasting in La Casa de los Poetas de Sevilla, Centro Cultural Santa Clara, C / Grant S / N. Opening at 6 pm. Recitals at 7am. Final proclamation of Juan José Téllez at 8am. Sampling of the works at 8.30 pm
awaits you.
FREE ENTRY.
