# Lusophone literary and cultural gatherings > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lusophone-literary-and-cultural-gatherings > Updated: 2026-10-26T14:46:58.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. In October 2026, various cultural events focused on the Portuguese-speaking world took place. The 14th Meeting of Portuguese Language Writers was held in Praia, Cabo Verde, organized by the Union of Portuguese-Speaking Capital Cities and the Praia Municipal Council. This meeting brought together researchers, editors, and writers from nations including Brazil, Macau, and Timor-Leste to discuss the role of the Portuguese language in a changing world. Later in the month, the Martinho da Vila Cultural Institute hosted the inaugural ‘Encontro Literário Saberes e Territórios Brasileiros e Lusófonos’ in Duas Barras, Rio de Janeiro. This event aimed to connect literature, memory, and cultural identities, featuring participants such as singer Martinho da Vila and Angolan writer José Eduardo Agualusa. In addition to these gatherings, Brazil scheduled several other cultural and scientific events. These included the 72nd Porto Alegre Book Fair, which expected over 1.5 million attendees, and the 14th FRAPA audiovisual script festival. Other regional initiatives included the SBPC Regional Meeting in Campina Grande regarding the Caatinga biome, and ExpoCariri 2026 in Barbalha, which focused on agribusiness and innovation. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Brazil hosts various cultural, scientific, and literary events Brazil hosts numerous upcoming events, including the 72nd Porto Alegre Book Fair, the FRAPA audiovisual festival, scientific meetings on the Caatinga biome, and cultural gatherings in Rio de Janeiro and Paraty. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/martinho-da-vila-hosts-literary-meeting-in-duas-barras ### 2026-10-07: Praia hosts 14th Meeting of Portuguese Language Writers The 14th Meeting of Portuguese Language Writers is taking place in Praia, Cabo Verde, gathering authors and scholars from Brazil, Macau, Timor-Leste, and beyond to discuss the language in a changing world. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/praia-hosts-14th-meeting-of-portuguese-language-writers --- Cite as: Lusophone literary and cultural gatherings. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lusophone-literary-and-cultural-gatherings