Festival Internacional de Poesía Mazapé (III edición)
About this event
The III edition of the Festival Internacional de Poesía Mazapé is presented, headed by Miriam Reyes, the 2025 National Prize. It will take place from March 19 to 22 under the nickname Biblioedición, with programming dedicated to fostering literary creation and highlighting the value of new cultural spaces. Among the guests are Corina Oproae and Mario Obrero, and it is organized by the City Council of the Villa de San Juan de la Rambla.
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