The activity will begin on March 25th and will offer monthly meetings to share readings and converse in this language
Historical Heritage promotes a new Valencian-language reading club for adults
Benidorm Public Library will launch a Valencian-language Reading Club for adults on March 25th. This new, ongoing cultural activity, promoted by the Department of Historical and Cultural Heritage of the Benidorm City Council, aims to foster a love of reading, promote literary dialogue, and create a space for sharing and engaging in reading. The club is open to people aged 16 and over and will meet on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM in the Benidorm Central Library. Each session will last approximately 90 minutes and will have a limited number of participants to encourage active participation and high-quality discussion.
The councillor for the department, Ana Pellicer, explained that this initiative was born "to strengthen the library's role as a hub for cultural and social activity, while also contributing to promoting the use of Valencian in everyday contexts among the adult population." Thus, through shared reading, “participants will be able to discuss the selected works, reflect on their content, and share impressions in an open and participatory environment,” she added.
The reading program will include contemporary fiction, essays, and Valencian literature, with a special focus on authors from the region. The club’s first reading will be ‘Després del salt’ by Natàlia Gisbert Abad, which will serve as the starting point for literary discussions among the group members.
In addition to the book discussion sessions, “our aim is for the club to incorporate complementary activities such as author meetings, book presentations, and other cultural initiatives related to the world of reading,” Ana Pellicer noted.
Those interested in participating should register in advance using the QR code on the event poster or by clicking on the link.
Places are limited.
With this initiative, the Benidorm Municipal Library continues to expand its range of cultural activities and reinforces its commitment to promoting reading, citizen participation, and the dissemination of Valencian literature,” concluded the Head of Historical and Cultural Heritage.
