Poets in 450 cities representing 95 countries are currently organizing the largest poetry reading in history with over 600 individual events scheduled to take place this September to promote environmental, social, and political change.
Poets, writers, artists, and humanitarians will create, perform, educate and demonstrate, in their individual communities, and decide their own specific area of focus for change within the overall framework of peace and sustainability, which founder Michael Rothenberg stated, “…is a major concern worldwide and the guiding principle for this global event.”
All those involved are hoping, through their actions and events, to seize and redirect the political and social dialogue of the day and turn the narrative of civilization towards peace and sustainability.
100,000 Poets for Change - Johannesburg will take place on September 29 at Picobella restaurant, Melville, from 4pm to 7pm. Poets participating in this international event are Gary Cummiskey, Alan Finlay, Victor Khulile Nxumalo, Michelle McGrane, Arja Salafranca, Hans Pienaar, Gerard Rudolf, Phillippa Yaa De Villiers, Corne Coetzee, Rene Bohnen, Charl-Pierre Naude and David Chislett. Hans Pienaar's new book, Chaos, will also be launched at the event. Readings will also be held in Durban, Cape Town, Free State and Limpopo.
The Johannesburg event will be held under the auspices of the Melville Poetry Festival.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries: poetry@melvillepoetryfestival.org
Website: http://www.melvillepoetryfestival.org/
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