A dynamic literary festival with an English-language program, this weekend’s Moving Center Literary Festival promises a diverse array of artistic events showcasing Central European literature. The brainchild of American Prague-based poet and novelist Lucien Zell, the festival’s aim is “to foster creative literary exchanges and the rediscovery of literature as a communicative art form” connecting the region with the rest of the world.
Through readings, panel discussions, and workshops, this year’s edition of the Moving Center Literary Festival‘s audience is not limited to people with a strong interest in literature, but extends to those "more typically left out of ‘intellectual’ spheres," according to the festival’s organizers. Zell quotes Czech writer Milan Kundera, who said that Central Europe was a "laboratory of twilight," adding that the phrase was "significant on a multitude of levels."
As such, its program is not limited to showcasing literary creations but also includes concerts of music with lyrics that have literary merit and youth-friendly films on literary subjects.
For those inspired to embark on their literary journeys, the festival offers two writing workshops. One workshop focuses on the art of crafting poetry, while the other delves into the intricate world of editing fiction, providing insights into the meticulous process of refining narratives.
A vibrant lineup
The Moving Center Literary Festival takes place between Aug. 25 and 27 at the House of National Minorities (Dům národnostních menšin) at Vocelova 3. Tickets for all three days are 200 CZK, tickets for a single day are 100 CZK, while the tickets for the poetry workshop and the writing workshop are CZK 250 and CZK 350, respectively.
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