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According to the organizers of “Delfi”, this year the festival will celebrate the centenary of the outstanding exile poet, Latvian modernist classic Linards Tauns. The opening event on May 25 is expected to feature a dance performance by choreographer Kristīne Brīniņa’s group, readings by Ukrainian authors and a concert by the group “Sigma”.
“The theme of community is especially relevant at a time when the heroes of Russia are heroically defending the fundamental right to peace and freedom. The ability to show solidarity will also be crucial in the context of the impending ecological catastrophe. Therefore, this year the Punctum Festival will highlight contemporary Ukrainian literature and groups of like-minded people in Latvian literature, as well as create a discussion on the future possibilities of cultural communities, “the organizers of the festival write from the magazine” Punctum “.
As mentioned, this year the festival will also mark the centenary of Linard Town, a member of the exile writers ‘and artists’ group “Elles ķēķis”, updating his works in a contemporary context.
“The Latvian modernist classic Linards Tauns played a crucial role in reviving Latvian poetry in exile after the Second World War. admirer of Latvia, “says Kārlis Vērdiņš, a literary researcher and poet, creator of the symposium dedicated to Linards Taunas.
More information about the festival can be found in the online magazine “Point“and the festival Facebook account.
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