not have to be expert. Least have publications. Fans, curious and connoisseurs gather to embrace poetry. Here is an example of how the alternative circuit of the verses attacks with force in Chile. By Daniela Astorga Silva
This tavern hosts hundreds of free poetry intoxicated. The bartender challenges the audience to choose one of the ten house cocktails. Not taken, and are only for the brave: we must stand up and recite "the dry" to the public. Instead of alcohol, these drinks rebozan verses from Armando Uribe, Pablo Neruda and Ernesto Cardenal. So begins a night any of the "Bar Per Verse", a free event and based variable, which was born thanks to the collective culture of the vein, consisting mainly of youth. Wanted to open new and alternative spaces for poetry, breaking with the passivity of the readings and traditional formats. The bar would be open to those who had never written a poem and emerging authors who had written a few. And all, without institutional support. Or university or editorial.
"We had to create interactive and entertaining ways for people to stop thinking that poetry is only academic. Poetry is everywhere and everyone will write every day," says Carla Valdés (25), a member of the Vena Culture . And Formula won. With 100% bohemian atmosphere, a bartender and many games, the first "Per Verse Bar" brought together over one hundred literary drinkers in the Library of Santiago (2007). Witness the experience was fond of poetry Curimil Claudia (25): "When I heard about this bar, I thought it would not work for being too playful. I argued that poetry was more serious, but when I entered I realized it meeting was a very dynamic and fun. The best, not only for intellectuals and connoisseurs. Among trivia, contests and recited verses is excellent and learning happens. "
Jorge Flores (52) agrees: "For me it was a surprise. We were all strangers, but began to talk, and then created a poetic communion. Menus are always on the table, and who choose a work of advocates. And also give prizes such as books. This fosters a love of reading. "
And well it works, that the group has already made 14" Bars Per Verses ", always self-funded and free-entry in places like the Library of Santiago, the Universidad Central and Medical Club. And between bar and bar, dared to organize the marathon "A lot of faith." He left last year with over a hundred amateur and established authors presented their works throughout the day. "People did not want go because he wanted to hear more poetry. Participants of all ages bards. Recited even children with their parents, and older people, "recalls Gloria Figueroa (50) when only a week for the second marathon, which will also be in the Central U.. Not so long until" Bar Bicentennial Per Verse " dedicated to works by Chilean authors between 1800 and 2010. The appointment is in the Library of Santiago.
alternative summits But there is more poetry. The schedule keeps getting more hectic. "I think that lately more self-evident and independent events, which are much more valid than closed meetings at universities, where poets get together poets. This is nothing academic. Quite the contrary, very open and free, "said Rodrigo Veliz, organizer of the 2 {a} + Poets Summit Rancagua. It began on Friday and tomorrow brings together more than 110 writers from countries like Guatemala, Argentina, El Salvador and Chile, who offer public readings at the Municipal Hall and poetry marathons in the Paseo Independencia, especially in Rancagua. Tomorrow, however, will be in the Plaza de Armas Machalí, sharing verses on America.
same time, "With Mascara: Latin American Meeting of Women Poets, writers and editors bring together between 16 and 20 November in Santiago and Valparaiso. Gladys Gonzalez, who organized this and the first version of 2009, says: "It is very varied our call. The youngest is 21 years and there are women 50. The idea is to be an inclusive event, not only experimentadísimas. It may come people who only have sensitivity to the literature, but not write. Just love poetry. " Therefore, in addition to tables, forums and exchange experiences editing craft, the poets give workshops for children and adolescents in Balmaceda Arte Joven. Initiatives such as this, he says, "show the rise that has the self, which is essential to develop our work free. That's not always the same people read nor are they supported by the State. This will suppress the ghettos ".
even had the same dream Lister Rossel (28). A musician who thought his thesis in terms of poetry. And that he studied advertising. Passionate reader Gonzalo Rojas, Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda, wanted to bring discipline to their peers. This debut "Urban Poetry", an anthology series that brought together performers sound as Corky, a former Los Tetas, and Moyenei Valdés, former Mamma Soul, national writers. They got the mp3 the web and released their work with full house at La Batuta.
Interactive Poetry
files Poetry Urbana "went their own way through cyberspace." One of my little brother told me that many of his peers were fans of the project, they listened to the mp3 on the internet and sang. And, of course, there I noticed how the music was a great contribution, even to the Castilian branch, "says Rossel, who is now finishing a documentary about the project. And a few months ago held a series of concerts in the Sala Master U. de Chile. vates aa also invited as Floridor Pérez, Gonzalo Rojas and Eric Pohlhammer. Everyone says, were very happy with the job. "Poetry is within everyone. One creates it without realizing it, but it is highly stigmatized, as many young people believe that only exists in books. And writing the message a bit limited, but instead the music is more open and honest, "he adds.
This handful of independent operators agree on the urgency of creating open spaces, friendly and entertaining." All free and active initiative generates interest . It is like going to hear a theoretical discussion or a poet declaiming. Therefore, the major criticism I make traditional cultural managers think is that everything in a very academic, "he says Carla Valdés.
Itinerary for poets and poetry friends
The alternative is to schedule hectic days. These are the coordinates to join.
II Poetry-Latin American Summit Rancagua. Today he lives his last day in Machalí. Organized by Publishing Manual, urban interventions promises to connect poetry to the people. Meeting point: Plaza de Armas, although participants will walk en route to the town (manualediciones@gmail.com).
Marathon "A lot of faith." To be a spectator of this massive and extensive reading poetry, you must be on the campus of the U. KII Central (Santa Isabel 1278) on Saturday, between 12:00 and 18:00 hours. Free.
http://culturaalavena.blogspot.com
"Per Verse Bar Bicentennial." The meeting will be Nov. 12 at the Library of Santiago (19:00 pm) and will be devoted to Chilean authors from 1800 to today. Free.
"With Mascara: Latin American Meeting of Women Poets." Between 16 and 20 November, authors and publishers will meet in Santiago and Valparaiso. Dictate workshops and roundtables will and poetry readings. Http://conrimel-producciones.blogspot.com/
* El Mercurio / Santiago de Chile
Sunday October 31, 2010
* Héctor Aravena Photo