On Friday, January 19, POETRY SLAM will provide a free platform for sharing and enjoying poems. The Jesuits’ College of Funchal will host the event for those who wish to listen to poetry or, with more courage, for those who want to share their own verses or stanzas.
POETRY SLAM events are well-known in Canada, Austria, Germany, and many countries. Katharina Bacher, a volunteer from Austria working at THE UNIVERSITY OF MADEIRA STUDENTS’ UNION, explains that POETRY SLAM “is an event, a platform, a stage, and a community.” The initiative is open to all who “want to perform and share what they desire.” For the public, it offers an opportunity to relish a relaxed atmosphere infused with poetry.
O Colégio dos Jesuítas acolhe um POETRY SLAM
A 19 de janeiro, o Colégio dos Jesuítas acolhe a mais recente proposta cultural da ACADÉMICA DA MADEIRA, um POETRY SLAM, que envolve uma organização de voluntários de várias nacionalidades que se encontram no Funchal ao abrigo do Corpo Europeu de Solidariedade
POETRY SLAM leva mais de cem espetadores para ouvir poesia no Colégio dos Jesuítas do Funchal
Katharina Bacher, voluntária da ACADÉMICA DA MADEIRA e oriunda da Áustria, propôs, em 2023, à organização de um POETRY SLAM no
POETRY SLAM boasts a long history worldwide, including world, continental, and national championships, even in Portugal. “I am sure there are great writers on the island, and many people write poems or other types of texts and keep them hidden,” says Katharina Bacher. “I want to empower people to share their words, which often help others, unite people, and can even help you to liberate yourself.”
Poets compete in rounds of poetry performances, each lasting up to 5 minutes. During their performances, poets must recite original material they have created themselves, without the use of props or costumes. The audience assigns scores ranging from 1 to 5 after each performance, which are then totaled to determine the final scores. POETRY SLAM promotes an environment of respect and inclusion, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for diverse voices and styles.
João Gonçalves, estudante da UMa, lança livro de poesia
João Gonçalves é estudante da Universidade da Madeira (UMa) e lança o seu primeiro livro de poesia – “De mim para ti”. A obra foi ilustrada por Joana Fernandes, licenciada pela UMa, e será apresentado no público a 11 de fevereiro, no Colégio dos Jesuítas.
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Olá! Eu sou o Pedro Vale, professor de primeiro ciclo e aluno universitário de Cultura na UMa. Vivo na ilha desde
STUDENTS’ UNION invites everyone interested in experiencing a unique evening filled with poetry, complemented by Madeira wine and Madeira chocolates.
Katharina Bacher is involved in the A HERANÇA MADEIRENSE program through the partnership organization CUBIC, Cultur & Bildung im Context, based in Austria. This program operates under the Erasmus+ program and within the framework of the European Solidarity Corps.
Register here if you want to perform. The College is open at 7:30 PM, and the event starts at 8:00 PM.
Luís Eduardo Nicolau
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Photographic by Chris Lawton.
