Poetry International

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At Poetry International Rotterdam we are crazy about poetry, whether from the Netherlands or the world at large. This is why everything we do is geared towards sharing poetry with audiences that are as expansive and diverse as possible, and why we are dedicated to strengthening the exchange between people who write poetry, people who translate poetry, and people who enjoy poetry, both on stage and online. Poetry International was born out of the Poetry International Festival, which has been bringing the absolute best international poets to appreciative Rotterdam crowds since 1970. The annual festival each June remains our most important activity, along with the Poetry Archives online, which collects and showcases poets and poems from around the world. Since 1988, Poetry International has awarded the yearly C. Buddingh’ Prize for the best Dutch-language poetry debut during the Poetry International Festival. We believe one of our most important tasks is also to showcase the strength, quality, and diversity of Dutch-language poetry to readers abroad. Every year Poetry International offers a writing residency to a poet who, due to economic, social or political reasons, is threatened or limited in their profession as a writer in their home country. For six weeks in April and May the poet in residence is offered time and space to write, to explore the city and will be introduced to relevant literary or cultural organisations and events. In schools Poetry International organizes the Louder than a Bomb project (named after the inspiring film of that name), sending spoken-word coaches from Rotterdam into secondary schools for writing and performance classes, culminating in a thrilling poetry slam festival finale. In our Poetry Academy you can learn how to read, write, perform or translate poetry. Thanks to 'Het gedicht is een bericht' the Rotterdam road sweepers and garbage trucks zip around the city streets with lines of poetry on their flanks since 1988.

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About Poetry International

Poetry International is a passionate advocate for poetry, showcasing both local Dutch talent and global voices through various platforms. Founded in 1970, the Poetry International Festival in Rotterdam has been a cultural highlight, featuring top international poets. The organization also curates the Poetry Archives, an online collection of diverse poets and their works.

Notable is the annual C. Buddingh' Prize for the best Dutch poetry debut, highlighting the richness of Dutch-language poetry. Additionally, Poetry International hosts a poet in residence program, offering a safe space for threatened writers.

They also engage in educational initiatives like the Spraakzaam Rotterdam workshops for students and the Poetry Academy for all ages. Through projects like "Het gedicht is een bericht," poetry is even found on the city's streets. Committed to cultural diversity and fair practices, Poetry International ensures inclusivity in all its endeavors.

Explore the world of poetry with Poetry International today