Poetry Festival

A festival for poetry in the heart of the Bassa modenese

The Poetry Festival is the literary review that enlivens San Possidonio, a small municipality in the Province of Modena, in Emilia-Romagna, in the heart of the Po Valley. In a territory better known for its gastronomic festivals and the industrious agricultural identity of the Bassa, this festival represents a cultural challenge: to bring contemporary poetry to the center of the town's life, involving the community in readings, public readings, and meetings with authors.

Who organizes it and where it takes place

The initiative stems from the collaboration between the Municipality of San Possidonio and the association Donne in Centro APS, a local entity committed to the cultural and social promotion of the area. The heart of the festival is the "Irene Bernardini" Municipal Library, which opens its rooms to host readings, presentations, and dialogues between poets and the public. The local publishing house Al Barnardon, always attentive to the initiatives of the Bassa modenese, also contributes to the dissemination and reporting of the event.

The spirit of the event

The Poetry Festival does not aim for large numbers but for the quality of the encounter: it is an intimate event, where poetic words are shared in intimate spaces, fostering direct dialogue between authors, readers, and the curious. Past editions have featured poetic readings, collection presentations, and moments of discussion on writing, with particular attention to female voices and local talents. It is a festival that aims to cultivate a taste for poetry even among those who do not normally engage with it.

Why it's worth it

• An authentic and village-sized review, far from the rhetoric of big events.
• The opportunity to discover San Possidonio and the Bassa modenese, a land of agricultural traditions and strong community life.
• A program of readings and meetings designed to bring everyone closer to poetry, from enthusiasts to the simply curious.

For those visiting the Province of Modena in search of genuine cultural experiences, the San Possidonio Poetry Festival is a small gem that tells of the cultural vitality of the Emilian villages.