Between October 14 and 17, the Casa da Cultura César Oliveira in Oliveira do Hospital hosts the I Literary Encounter “OH Palavras”, an unprecedented initiative organized by the Municipality of Oliveira do Hospital and the Municipal Libraries. The event aims to bring authors, readers, and the local community closer through four days dedicated to literature, poetry, and shows.
The program features renowned names such as actor and disseminator Pedro Lamares, presenting the show “A Poesia é uma Arma Carregada de Futuro” (October 14, 9:30 PM) and the workshop “Entre Nós e as Palavras” (October 15, 2:30 PM). Humorist and activist Diogo Faro will present his book “Planeta Z” (October 15, 11:00 AM), while novelist João Tordo returns to the municipality to present “Os Dias Contados” (October 16, 10:30 AM).
Also highlighted are Poeta da Cidade (Pedro Freitas) with the poetic show “Ela, Metafisicamente d’Outro Mundo” (October 16, 3:00 PM), reading mediator Bru Junça with the children's show “Voltar a Casa” (October 14, 10:30 AM) and the workshop “Ler com o Corpo, Ouvir com a Imaginação” (5:00 PM). Illustrators Cristina Completo and Nuno Completo will lead the workshop “Quando a História Ganha Forma” (October 14, 2:45 PM), and the project Bolinha de Música will present the “Concerto Literário Pais & Filhos” (October 15, 6:30 PM).
Local authors will also have a prominent role, with the presentation of the book “Simplesmente Sonhar e Amar” by Fernanda Tavares (October 17, 3:00 PM). The encounter also includes the musical show “Entre vozes e palavras” by the Associação Sons da Arte (October 16, 9:30 PM).
The illustration exhibition “WeNature”, featuring works by students from the Agrupamento de Escolas de Oliveira do Hospital, will be on display during the event. The Councilor for Culture, Luísa Correia, emphasizes that “OH Palavras” aims to provide students with direct contact with literature and literary creation, also inviting the community to participate in the initiatives.
Admission to the event is free, subject to room capacity. Tickets for the main sessions must be collected in advance at the Welcome Center of Casa da Cultura César Oliveira.
