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BookStar festival in Skopje
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The 12th edition of the BookStar European Literature Festival in Skopje featured has commenced under the motto ‘FREE AT LEAST – WHY FREEDOM!’. The event brings together prominent international and domestic authors to explore literature, culture, and contemporary social challenges through various discussions, podcasts, and readings. Spanish author Eloy Moreno served as the a primary guest. Initially announced as Moreno’s first visit to the region, guest, opening the festival opened with a session involving students from four local schools. During the event, this engagement, Moreno engaged with youth regarding addressed topics such as social media influence, identity, and bullying. Addressing Regarding school violence, Moreno stated, ‘I want to tell you that you should never remain silent about school violence. The moment we all stand up together against it and oppose it – it will stop.’ The festival, operating under the motto ‘FREE AT LEAST – WHY FREEDOM!’, festival program includes various sessions dedicated to Marjane Satrapi and novelist Guzel Yakhina, alongside literary meetings readings by authors such as Liljana Korobka and debates focused on culture Sasha Bronwasser. Additional scheduled activities include a debate titled ‘Can a bestseller be great literature?’, as the event continues to examine the concept of freedom through diverse linguistic and contemporary social challenges. cultural lenses.
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