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Poetry has arrived in Istanbul and, I must add, this is the best time for poetry in this part of the world because this magical city has been carrying out the biggest poetry festival in Turkey. However, this festival has crossed frontiers and has become an international event of the highest level, with the presence of poets from around the world, which makes it an attractive poetic event of international prestige.
This will be the seventh edition of the festival, which will go on for four days this year due to the huge success that it´s had in the past, not only in terms of audience but also participation. Forty poets who attended the first edition of the festival, a number which has risen to around 60 today, from famous award-winning poets to young poets who are starting to get published and want to be part of this poetry festival. This way, the literary wealth that can be listened from the words of the writers themselves is huge, considering that during these four days you can get to know a considerable number of contemporary poets of all ages, nationalities, styles and fame levels. However, above all, you can enjoy poetry, an ever-fascinating discovery for the lovers of this beautiful art.
Regarding the poets that will be part of this new edition of the festival, the whole information package has not yet been disclosed. However, taking the past editions as a precedent and the fact that this year it will be four days instead of two dedicated to poetry in Istanbul, there will surely be some welcome surprises for all attendants. In any case, the festival website will continue to be updated with information.
This is a beautiful festival for all poetic souls from around the world. From the 11th until the 15th of September, the old Constantinople which today is beautiful Istanbul, will become the city of poetry this September.
For more information, visit: http://www.istanbulsiirfestivali.org/en/index.asp?arsiv=2012
Time for art, time for poetry, time to travel… rent apartments in Istanbul and discover the best poets in Turkey along with those from around the world at the International Istanbul Poetry Festival that will take place in this historical city.
