Querétaro, Querétaro.- It may seem redundant to continue with the idea of collective and critical dialogue, but it is essential when the entire event that is the Hay Festival Querétaro is dedicated to that. It is perceptible at every step and in every conversation, and it is also heard among the people who attend the activities of this festival.
It is Saturday, September 7th It was one of the most unique experiences that those who attended the programme could have had. In the morning, for example, the Teatro de la Ciudad opened its doors to the Chilean poet Raúl Zurita, who not only had a long conversation with Jan Martínez Ahrens, but also listened to his lively and sensitive voice reading his poems.
At the same time, the meeting between the British journalist and radio presenter took place at the Rosalío Solano Film Library Angela Saini y Javier García del MoralThey talked, among other things, about the book she has just published, entitled El patriarcado. As if those voices were not enough for those interested, in the stage space of the City Museum, the Mexican writer Gabriela Jáuregui spoke with Anthony Passerom about Los hijos dormirs.
Although in the afternoon, before night fell, unique talks took place such as that of Emiliano Monge con Javier Lafuente Regarding Los Vivos, the new book by the Mexican writer, and the meeting between Mohamed El Morabet, Ana Sofia Gonzalez and Diana Gonzalezit was the events of the evening that shook up the City Theatre.
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Long, long lines could be seen to attend the conversation that the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Oleksandra Matviichukwith Mario Arraigada, as well as perhaps the stars of the night: Glen Matlock and Rebecca Solnit. Perhaps opposite figures, each in their own way was able to ensure that the devoted audience enjoyed themselves equally.
The former bassist of Sex PistolsOn the one hand, she reminded us of those crazy old days, the origin of the English band and some anecdotes that were nothing but moving. On the other hand, the author of Men Explain Things to Me reflected with ease and lucidity on the environmental crisis that the world is going through, the adaptation of language to forms, how people should stop thinking only about themselves and prioritize the community. Different conversations, but equally explosive and strong.
For Sunday and –unfortunately– the last day, the Hay Festival In the morning, the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Kailash Satyarthi, spoke with Mario Arriagada at the Teatro de la Ciudad about this turbulent world and what he does to try to stir consciences and generate change. At the same time, in the joint space, the Mexican journalist Mariana H spoke with the iconic Henry Marsh, a highly recognized neurosurgeon, who, in connection with his latest book, spoke about what it means to have access to a dignified death.
Just after midday, in the same venue mentioned above, El Cha!, bassist of Gran Sur and Fobia, was in charge of having a great conversation with Colin Greenwood, bassist of Radiohead, who is currently on tour with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and is presenting Como desaparecido, his recently published book. Perhaps the only complaint we could have is that the English musician was not present in person due to scheduling problems, but there is nothing else to complain about.
Finally, when the sun begins to set, when unfortunately 24 HORAS is no longer around, those interested can end their weekend in spectacular fashion by attending the conversation between the Spanish writer Javier Moro and Gabriela Warkentin, or the presentation of the most recent books by Montse Bizarro and Frida Cartas, who will chat with Gabriela Jáuregui. Or, attend the conversation with the Mexican astronomer Julieta Fierro or go to listen to Patrick Autréaux in conversation with Felipe Restrepo Pombo about Pussyboy, his new publication.
This time it is not just a final point, as this concludes another successful edition of the Hay Festival Querétaro. Let’s continue building a community.
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2024-09-11 01:20:48