Istiklal Cad. Erol Dernek Sk. No:5/10 Beyoglu
Istanbul/
تركيا
- Arts
Objectives:
a) Promote Turkish Language and Poetry overseas. Help Istanbul build its reputation as a literary capital and cultural hot spot.
b) Establish itself as a permanent festival.
c) Help build an efficient structure allowing civil/private/national/ organisations to work with local governments. Seek international collaborations and partnerships to promote cultural dialogue.
d) Strengthen poetry's influence on the literary scene whilst putting emphasis on its alternative roles.
a) Poetry readings at historical places
b) Cooperating and co-acting with foreign embassies and foundations to organise conferences and seminars.
c) Screen or stage audio/visual media about poetry & poets in order to attract attention en masse.
d) Form poetry academies at various universities throughout the festival and host seminars/conferences in order to help students bond with poetry.
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