Fliperô Festival in Salvador Announces Full Program Featuring Gregório Duvivier and Chico Chico
The 10th edition of the Festa Literária Internacional do Pelourinho (Fliperô) in Salvador, Brazil, has released its complete schedule for the event, which will take place from August 5th to August 9th. The festival will be held in various locations within the historic Pelourinho district. The opening ceremony is set for Wednesday, August 5th, at 7 PM in Largo do Pelourinho. Over the subsequent four days, attendees can expect a diverse program including conversations, talks, book launches, and musical performances. Previously confirmed authors such as Carla Madeira, Aline Bei, and Ana Maria Gonçalves are featured. The program includes a talk titled 'O cordel é pop' with Bráulio Bessa on August 6th, and a musical performance by Chico Chico on the same evening. August 7th features a talk with Pablo Fidalgo and a musical performance by Banda Orin. Saturday, August 8th, includes international discussions on the Portuguese language with Indran Amirthanayagam and Jessi Fuller Fields, a conversation with Angolan author Ondjaki, Gregório Duvivier's theatrical performance 'O Céu da Língua,' and a talk with Carla Madeira. The festival concludes on Sunday, August 9th, with a poetry reading, international discussions on language, a talk with Aline Bei, and a closing musical tribute to Calasans Neto by Ganhadeiras de Itapuã.
The Fliperô festival in Salvador showcases a vibrant cultural exchange, highlighting literary and musical talent from Brazil and internationally. By featuring diverse voices and discussions on language and identity, the event aims to foster dialogue and promote cultural understanding. The inclusion of both established and emerging artists, alongside international participants, suggests a strategic effort to broaden the festival's reach and impact. Future iterations might consider deeper engagement with digital platforms to extend accessibility and foster ongoing conversations beyond the event dates, aligning with evolving media consumption habits and the increasing importance of online cultural spaces.
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