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.
POETRY SLAM acontece no dia 19 de janeiro para compartilhar e ouvir poesia
O Colégio dos Jesuítas do Funchal recebe o POETRY SLAM. O evento, com entrada gratuita e sem necessidade de inscrição prévia, permite que os interessados possam assistir ou participar num recital de poesia livre. O POETRY SLAM “é uma plataforma onde pode compartilhar as suas palavras e ainda manter o controlo sobre elas, pode conversar com a audiência, discutir e focar no momento e na situação e sentimentos não filtrados”, explica Katharina Bacher.
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
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.
Ivo Furtado, professor de médicos e poeta de causas
O Colégio dos Jesuítas acolhe o lançamento de uma obra poética do médico Ivo Furtado, professor jubilado da Faculdade de Ciências da Vida da Universidade da Madeira, no próximo dia 20 de janeiro.
Mais uma obra poética inédita no panorama literário madeirense
Luísa Sardinha lança inédito de poesia, editado pela CADMUS, que se será apresentado a 26 de maio, pelas 18:00, no Centro
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.
