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Brazilian literary festivals 2026 announcements

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Several Brazilian literary festivals have announced their themes and programming for 2026. In Vitória da Conquista, the fourth edition of FliConquista is scheduled for November 12–15 at the Centro de Cultura Camillo de Jesus Lima. Curated by Ester Figueiredo, the event will follow the theme “Trajetórias e narrativas ancestrais na letra e no som” (Ancestral trajectories and narratives in letter and sound). ~~The program aims to bridge past and present by exploring literature’s connection to oral traditions, memory, and music to value cultures impacted by racism and exclusion.~~ In Goiás, the 16th Pirenópolis Literary Festival (Flipiri) will take place November 6–7 under the theme “Raízes e Memórias – Vem 300!”, coinciding with the city’s 300th anniversary. ~~The festival will honor writer Maria José Silveira.~~ Meanwhile, the Literary Fair (FLIC) in Caraguatatuba will focus on school-based pedagogical activities and honor authors Ana Maria Machado, Ariano Suassuna, and Nye Ribeiro. ~~Additional programming includes~~ In Itabira, Minas Gerais, the 6th Flitabira International Literary Festival ~~in Itabira, Minas Gerais,~~ is scheduled for October 29 to November 1. ~~Its theme, “A Máquina do Mundo em Nós”, commemorates~~ Commemorating the 75th anniversary of Carlos Drummond de Andrade’s “Claro ~~Enigma”. The~~ Enigma”, the festival features a ~~diverse~~ lineup including Pedro Bial, Fabrício Carpinejar, Rita Von Hunt, and José Miguel Wisnick, alongside international guests such as Énia Lipanga and Roberto Parmeggiani. Activities include debates and poetry readings at the Carlos Drummond de Andrade Cultural Foundation and the local Coreto, with free public access and YouTube broadcasts featuring sign language and audio description. Wisnick. In Cachoeira, the Fliquinha 2026 program, part of the 14th International Literary Festival of Cachoeira (FLICA), will pay tribute to maestro Letieres ~~Leite,~~ Leite. Recent developments include the “Saberes e territórios brasileiros e lusófonos” literary encounter in Duas Barras, Rio de Janeiro, featuring singer Martinho da Vila, Angolan writer José Eduardo Agualusa, and historian Luiz Antônio Simas. Other regional initiatives include the ~~book launch “O menino que era música” to introduce children to Afro-Brazilian musical rhythms.~~ 4th Guarulhos International Book Biennial, the 11th Maricá International Literary Festival (FLIM) featuring Marilena Chauí, and municipal reading programs in João Pessoa and Volta Redonda.

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