Poetry Day kicks off the Blai Bonet Year with a literary route in Santanyí
An exhibition and a poetry tour inaugurate the commemoration of the centenary of the Mallorcan poet
PalmWorld Poetry Day kicked off the Blai Bonet Year in Santanyí this Friday with a literary walk through the town's streets and the opening of an exhibition at the Blai Bonet House. The activities were organized by the Fundació Mallorca Literària to commemorate the centenary of the poet's birth. The day combined verse, music, and heritage with the aim of filling Santanyí with poetry and celebrating Blai Bonet as one of the most unique and influential voices in Mallorcan literature. The event was attended by the Vice President of the Consell de Mallorca and Island Councillor for Culture and Heritage, Antònia Roca, who emphasized that this year's celebration has a "special significance" as it marks the beginning of a year dedicated to the author. The central event was the proposal Verse on the road: Blai wake up!A poetic journey through various emblematic spaces in Santanyí combined literature and music. The day began with readings of poems by Blai Bonet, Joan Alcover, and Clementina Arderiu, three authors whose anniversaries are also being commemorated this year. During the walk, poets from various Catalan-speaking regions recited verses by Bonet and their own works at several locations throughout the town. Among the participants were notable names such as Begoña Pozo, Antoni Vidal Ferrando, Miguel Ángel Adrover, Lucía Pallisser, Adrià Targa, and Julia Febrero. The route culminated in the courtyard of the Casa Blai Bonet with readings by Sebastià Alzamora, Miquel Bezares, and Pau Vadell, who closed the event with a poem by the honored author. Following the walk, an exhibition was inaugurated. Hell is the mold At the Blai Bonet House, a poetry center, an exhibition dedicated to the poet's artistic and experimental side is on display until June 14.
The day continued with a toast open to the public and the session DJ BlaiThe event, led by Conejoman, has transformed the space into a festive atmosphere inspired by the poet's soundscape. The program continues this Saturday with a day dedicated to families, featuring activities and poetry workshops for children at Casa Blai Bonet. Among the highlights is the performance Words that bring out a flower, with actress Catalina Tugores, designed to bring poetry closer to the youngest children.
