7th International Literature Poetry Festival to Promote Global Literary Collaboration

Participating festivals include:

- Barcelona Poesia Festival, led by Manuel Forcano from Spain

- Emirates Airline Festival of Literature from Dubai, UAE

- Festival Europa in Versi with Laura Cecilia Garavaglia from Como, Italy

- International Ars Poetry Festival directed by Martin Solotruk from Bratislava, Slovakia

- International Kistretch Poetry Festival with Christopher Okemwa from Kisii, Kenya

- Oslo International Poetry Festival, Oslo, Norway

- Page Break International Poetry Festival, featuring Madara Gruntmane from Latvia

- Printemps de la Poésie with Narcisse from Lausanne, Switzerland

- Safi International Poetry Festival led by Said Kobrite from Morocco

- Tinos International Literary Festival with Dinos Siotis from Greece

Cypriot organizations participating include the Sardam Festival, 'Diavaseis' Writers’ Group, Parakentro Centre, Room for Art, Technodromio, Vivliotropio, and Ideogramma. Marwa Melhem from the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature and Birgit Hattlehol from the Oslo Poetry Festival will represent their festivals.

Additionally, noted poets Maarten van der Graaff from the Netherlands, Sumaya Jirde Ali from Norway, and Ali AlMaazmi from the UAE will also participate.

This collaboration is set to enhance the cultural and literary heritage of participating nations, showcasing diverse voices and styles while forging new connections among authors, organizers, and audiences.

The festival at Cyprus is expected to increase international exposure and provide access to new creative networks that will enrich the local cultural landscape. The participating festivals represent significant pillars in the international literary scene, creating ample opportunities for collaboration.

An example includes promoting new narratives and voices, leveraging Cyprus's unique cultural mix of Eastern and Western influences, attracting writers seeking innovative elements for their work.

This cooperative effort also presents a chance for festivals to join existing networks, exchange cultural influences, and celebrate opportunities for publishers and literature.

Cyprus's geographical location—situated between the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa—offers a rich historical and cultural context, making it appealing for international festivals in terms of content and experience.

Contemporary literature in Cyprus challenges traditional literary boundaries, encouraging experimentation with genres like digital literature, interactive storytelling, and multimedia works. The festival aims to offer a dynamic environment for participants, positioning Cyprus as an attractive hub for cultural collaborations.