At a moment when humanity peers into the abyss of large-scale conflicts, poetry raises its voice as an act of resistance and hope. The CubaPoesía Cultural Center, under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, has launched the official call for the International Poetry Festival of Havana, to be held from Wednesday, May 26, through Saturday, May 29, 2027.

Conceived as a space for reading and reflection on the civic action of poets, the gathering stands as an urgent call for the pursuit of peace, justice, and beauty—essential pillars for building a harmonious world in communion with nature. The event will feature the Honorary Presidency of poet Nancy Morejón, recipient of the National Literature Prize.

The festival will feature as Guest of Honor Poet Nubo Huang, from China, whose work will be presented for the first time on the island, establishing a lyrical bridge between the East and the Caribbean.

The literary gathering will pay tribute to two centennial milestones in the Spanish language: the poem "Salutación fraterna al taller mecánico," a masterwork of Cuban social poetry by Regino Pedroso, and the avant-garde legacy of Spain's Generation of '27. To that end, a seminar dedicated to Pedroso and a forum on the poets of '27 have been organized as part of the Meeting of Poets for Peace, Life, and the Earth, to be hosted at the José Martí National Library of Cuba.

In addition to the traditional Virtual Poetic Rally, the program extends beyond cultural venues. It includes poetic actions in schools, universities, neighborhoods, and communities, with readings scheduled at the Scientific Pole, the University of Havana, the Dulce María Loynaz Center, and the Fidel Castro Center.

The opening ceremony will take place at the Minor Basilica of the Convent of San Francisco de Asís, featuring a concert by the National Choir of Cuba. Over the four days, the public will also enjoy visual arts exhibitions and concerts that complement the celebration of the word.

The CubaPoesía Cultural Center has made available the following contact channels for those interested in participating:

• Email addresses: karelalexei@gmail.com and alpausanias@gmail.com
• WhatsApp: +53 5 332 1640
• Website: www.festivaldepoesiadelahabana.com
• Address: Calle 4 no. 205 between 11 and Línea. 10400, Havana, Cuba.