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Did you know that poetry can go beyond words? Know all the details of Poetry Slam Guatemala, a unique competition in its kind that will take place in the capital city.
Poetry Slam’s competition is a live poetry sample that combines other performatic expressions. (Free Press Photo: Courtesy Walter González)
The poetry Find infinite ways to express yourself. Within the performing arts, the slam emerges, A genre that combines poetry, theater, interpretation and narration.
According to Walter González, official organizer of Poetry Slam Guatemala, It is a live poetry competition that involves the aforementioned elements. However, it is not a unique event, but a series of activities that are carried out during the year.
González mentions that this year the 14th anniversary of Poetry Slam Guatemalaan initiative that was born as a small project, but that currently has international visibility, since Guatemala is part of two international groups: Abya Yala Poetry Slampresent in approximately 17 countries of the American continent, and the World Poetry Slam Organizationbased in Brussels.
This event will take place on May 17 and aims to celebrate the anniversary of Poetry Slam Guatemala, in addition to raising funds in support of the poet Fatima Hidalgowho will represent Guatemala in the World Slam championship, organized by the World Poetry Slam Organization and will take place from the June 28 to 30, 2025.
Date
The May 17, 2025.
Hour
The event begins at 4 pm.
Place
The Moon Café Bar, Aycinena Passage. (9 street between 6 and 7 avenue, zone 1 capital)
Donation
Q15
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If you want to follow up on the monthly activities of Poetry Slam Guatemala, you can visit your official page on Instagram.