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The 3rd International Festival of Poetry of Resistance
October 14, 2011 to October 16, 2011
The 3rd International Festival of Poetry and Resistance (IFPOR) is in honour of oppressed people everywhere. In 2009, it focused on freedom for the Cuban Five and in 2010, on self-determination of peoples. This year, it is taking place in Toronto October 14 - 16, 2011, at various locations: Steelworkers' Hall, 25 Cecil Street; The 519 Community Centre, 519 Church Street; Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham Street; and Dooney's Cafe, 296 Brunswick Avenue (just south of Bloor).
IFPOR views poetry as, yes, a source of delight, but, also, as a weapon for liberation as it was used by the great poets of the past such as Nazim Hikmet, Pablo Neruda, Ho Chi Minh, Jose Marti, Vladimir Mayakovsky and so many others around the world. We aim to cross borders and cultures to unite in our struggles for a more just world for all. We are in favour of peace with justice, a sustainable environment and against greed, war, racism or discrimination. We base our aims on a recognition of the beauty of inherent and diverse qualities in people.
We encourage the writing and presentation of poetry and the spoken word to reflect the cri de coeur of peoples around the world seeking a more equitable re-distribution of the earth's resources, locally. nationally and internationally, with the belief that a more just world is possible.
Venue: Various locations in Toronto
Location: Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.poetryofresistance.org
For information contact: resistancepoetryfest@yahoo.ca
Categories: Arts & Culture
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