THE 2nd WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL POETRY FESTIVAL 7-11 OCTOBER, 2004
70 Wilkie Cres., Lower Hutt Telephone: 4-5771747 poetfest@paradise.net.nz www.poetryfestival.org.nz
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SECOND WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL POETRY FESTIVAL, 7-11 OCTOBER, 2004
The Mysteries of the Poetic Universe Revealed!
International poets from far and wide gather in Wellington to celebrate poetry, people and human rights.
NEVER BEFORE IN NEW ZEALAND:
Louise Warren - A French-speaking poet from Quebec!
Antoinette Villamil - A Spanish-speaking poet from Colombia!
Andres Ehin - A Japanese-speaking poet from Estonia!
Sunil Gangopadhyay - A Hindi-speaking poet from India!
Karin Bellman - A Swedish-speaking poet from Sweden!
Hansjörg Schertenleib - A Gaelic-speaking poet from Switzerland!
Come and hear something different! Poets in their native tongues, with English interpreters.
A once only opportunity to hear such a diverse and interesting range of poets .
Come and hear their stories, told in poetries - beautiful, moving, thought-provoking.
Featuring a major New Launch Event at Pataka in Porirua: Thursday, 7 October at 6:30 p.m.
Music, Audio -Visual Displays & Much More.
Visiting poets from overseas welcomed and introduced.
Plus new event venues outside Wellington City:
Upper Hutt Library - 8:00p.m. Friday, 8 October
Paekakariki Community Hall - 7:30 p.m. Monday, 11 October
The identities of other participating poets, including poet laureates, globe-trotting celebrities on various magical
mystery tours will be revealed in due course.
Watch this space or check out our website at: www.poetryfestival.org.nz
email us at: poetfest@paradise.net.nz