This week started the 48th edition of the International Book Fair, the most anticipated cultural event for literature lovers. This year the Guest of Honor City be Lisbon and there will be around fifteen hundred exhibitors from more than forty countries.
Tonight the book Fair will open its doors for free starting at 8 p.m. tomorrow, in a special event called “City Night”. This meeting, notable for allowing free access to the public during extended hours until midnight, is organized with the support of the city government and promises an enriching cultural agenda that highlights the importance of books and literature in the Argentine capital.
According to statements of the Head of Government, Jorge Macri, the Fair is considered an emblem of Buenos Aires identity, reinforcing the connection between citizenship and literary heritage. The current edition of the Fair, which runs until May 13, offers accessibility to the public from Monday to Friday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., and on Saturdays, Sundays and the May 1 holiday, from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Among the activities scheduled for “City Night”, includes the presentation of the Lisbon Poetry Orchestra in the José Hernández Room at 9 p.m., a multidisciplinary group that invites you to rediscover poetry through performances that combine music and words, inspired by the work of poets such as António José Fortes and Mario Cesariny.
In addition, the City of Buenos Aires stand, located in the Yellow Pavilion (stand 1400), will host various activities, including a conversation at 3 p.m. with Luz Larenn, author of “Juveniles. 10 days to not die”, where themes of guilt and desire will be explored. At 4 p.m., there will be a presentation of children’s and youth books, followed by the presentation of the book “Heinrich Band. Bandoneon. Origins and travels of the emblematic instrument of tango”, by Janine Krueger, at 6 p.m.
Finally, before the Night of the City officially begins, the group “Cool Beat Quartet” will offer a musical show from 7:30 p.m. at the same stand, and the day will conclude with an interview with the Uruguayan musician and writer Dani Umpi at 10 p.m., followed by a musical set by the latter. This set of activities not only highlights the rich cultural offering of the Buenos Aires Book Fair but also the city’s intention to strengthen its link with literature and the arts, promoting spaces for dialogue and citizen participation around culture.
The Buenos Aires Book Fair It is not only recognized for its magnitude and the massive attendance of the general public and professionals in the literary field, but also for its extensive agenda of cultural activities. Highlights include book presentations by renowned authors, tributes, and thematic exhibitions. Among the activities confirmed for this year is the presentation of Write a silence of Claudia Pineiroand a special tribute to Maria Elena Walsh with an exhibition of unpublished feminist texts. Likewise, writers like Monica Ojeda, Eduardo Sacheri and Reynaldo Sietecase They will present their latest works, expanding the spectrum of literary content and genres available for the public to enjoy.
In addition to tonight, those who can enter every day for free will be minors up to and including 12 years of age, school visits and people with disabilities. The teachers They must present a salary receipt or proof of condition to obtain this benefit. Also, those who present the Cultural Pass. Monday to Friday (except May 1) students, retirees and pensioners – in all cases it is necessary to present proof that proves this condition – they are beneficiaries.
