Larissa: World Capital Of Poetry 2011
Posted by evdomada on September 30, 2009
The United Poets Laureate International (UPLI) has announced that the 22th World Congress of Poets will be held for the first time in Greece, in the city of Larissa on June 29- July 3, 2011. Poet Dr Dimitris Kraniotis has been elected President of the event.
The World Congress of Poets is held every two years and is organized and run by a president who has been elected by the UPLI Board of Directors.
During these Congresses, poets from around the world come together to enjoy poetry readings, listen to scholarly papers, and bestow honours for poetry, including certificates, medals and the much coveted golden laurel crown.
Source: Greek News Agenda
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