Den poezie festival – reading in English
POETRY READING by Irish poet Ger Reidy, US poet Stephan Delbos, and Czech poet Sylva Fischerová. Followed by an open mic.
The event is part of the Poetry Day (Den poezie) festival, which takes place over two weeks in November in over 50 towns throughout the republic. Since its beginnings in 1999, the festival has grown into a nationwide celebration involving libraries, schools, cultural institutions, community groups and individual organisers. This year’s programme is as geographically diverse as it is varied in form: alongside readings and meetings with poets, it includes poetry walks, quizzes, public interventions and opportunities for people of all ages to take part themselves. This year the festival lasts from 9 – 22. 11. and the theme is inspired by Emily Dickinson’s poem – My letter to the World (můj dopis svět).
Most of the events are in Czech, but there are always a few English-friendly events. This year, a reading on 12th November at 7.30 in L’Objet trouvé cafe in Prague 7, with Irish poet Ger Reidy, US poet Stephan Delbos, and Czech poet Sylva Fischerová. Followed by an open mic. At 10 am on Saturday 21st November, there is a guided walk ‘Prague through the eyes of its poets’ by professional guide and poet Lyn Davidson. All events are free.
