What does poetry make possible across languages, borders, and literary traditions? In this discussion, the 2026 Versopolis guest poets\u00a0Merima Dizdarevi\u0107\u00a0and\u00a0Berta Garc\u00eda Faet\u00a0join Finnish poets\u00a0Sini Silveri\u00a0and\u00a0Reetta Pekkanen\u00a0for a conversation on poetry, artistic practice, and the shifting role of the poet in today\u2019s world. Together, the poets reflect on writing, translation, literary communities, and the different cultural contexts that shape their work. The discussion is moderated by\u00a0Saara Tamminen\u00a0and is held in English.<\/p>\n
The event is part of the Poetry Moon festival, which is a member of the Versopolis network.<\/p>\n
Founded in 2014, Versopolis is a European poetry platform dedicated to creating new and sustainable opportunities for emerging poets. The platform supports the international mobility, visibility, and recognition of authors while fostering long-term artistic exchange across borders. Versopolis has been selected three times for the Creative Europe initiative \u201cSupport for European Platforms,\u201d reflecting its significant cultural impact and ongoing relevance within the European literary field.<\/p>\n
Each year, Poetry Moon invites two international poets from the Versopolis network to Finland. In return, as a partner festival, Poetry Moon nominates two Finnish poets to the Versopolis platform, where their work becomes part of a wider European network, opening opportunities for invitations to other poetry festivals across Europe.<\/p>\n
Free admission.<\/p>\n