The Exhibition Hall sheltered poetry lovers for 2 hours, who were able to hear and recite literary pieces and engage in debates around this topic.

In a new place and with the same romanticism and magnetism that characterizes it, the traditional Poetic Café was developed for the month of July, led by the director of the ULS Mistraliano Center, Dr. Rolando Manzano Concha, who through his vast experience in In the literary field, he shared various poems and prose with attendees. In addition, on the occasion the centenary of Gabriela Mistral's first published work was commemorated.

With about thirty people, some faces faithful and habitual to this activity and others who participated for the first time, this Poetic Café began, which was not without debates, due to the space given to this type of art in our society. Raimon Labarca, who came across this activity by chance, maintained that it was “quite fruitful to be honest, different points of view were shared, lyrical expressions plus the debates that were opened, understanding why there is no greater knowledge in relation to what it is. literature,” he stated. 

For her part, Pía Ahumada, a native of Chuquicamata, has been attending this activity for 8 years and alluded to the importance of these spaces taking place in the Coquimbo Region. “It is always important that there is space, that people can go freely. This is very public, here everyone finds out and people come and can read, there are even people who only come to listen. In the north it doesn't happen, at least in Calama I didn't know any instance like this and here they treat you very well, always friendly," said the author of the book "Teleidoscopio".

For those who missed this traditional poetic activity and like to delight in the art of poetry, you are cordially invited to the next Poetic Café to be held on Thursday, August 28 at the ULS Exhibition Hall, Benavente 950. For more information, please contact Extension Center, located at Prat 446, La Serena, contact phone number 2-204171 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..