Literary Gathering in Haiti Brings Together 30 Authors and Some 100 Titles
The first edition of 'Vacaciones en Libros' promoted national literature at the Delmas Municipal Palace.
PORT-AU-PRINCE — The first edition of a literary gathering in Haiti called 'Vacaciones en Libros' (Vacation in Books) brought together some 30 distinguished writers, according to reports carried by almomento.net citing the local newspaper Le Facteur Haiti. The report could not be independently verified beyond this single source.
The authors reportedly exhibited and signed copies of around 100 titles for reading enthusiasts during the exchange, which organizers said was aimed at promoting national literature, according to the newspaper. Cultural-sector specialists described the first edition as "a resounding success," the publication added.
The event was held at the Municipal Palace of Delmas to mark the close of the summer vacation period, according to the report. Among the roughly 30 writers convened were journalists Valéry Numa and Kervens Roméus; the mayor of Delmas, Wilson Jeudy; political activist Djina Guillet Delatour; and former senator Cassy Nenel, the publication said.
No further details on the gathering's schedule or attendance figures were provided in the available reporting.