Literary anniversary: P.E.N. celebrates 50 years of creative exchange in Oberwart

Literary anniversary: P.E.N. celebrates 50 years of creative exchange in Oberwart

d as anniversary festival of the P.E.N. Club Burgenland became a special event that celebrated both the past and the future of the writer. In the open house Oberwart, creative people met from various literary directions to exchange ideas and read them together. This was not only a festival of writing, but also an opportunity to strengthen the connections within the community.

50 years ago, the Burgenland branch of the internationally recognized association was founded, which marked an important development for the local literary scene. The event woked tradition and innovation, not only offering the authors the opportunity to present their works, but also to promote the spirit of cooperation and dialogue. After celebrating the 100th anniversary of P.E.N.-Austria, it was now time to celebrate at the state level.

Networking and creative exchanges

The festival began with a networking meeting that brought together numerous authors and representatives of the book trade. These first hours were characterized by intensive conversations in which ideas and projects were exchanged. It was the perfect frame to make new contacts and deepen existing connections.

The following literary reading attracted many guests. The stage was stimulated by various voices and styles that captivated the audience with their texts. The response among those present was consistently positive; Many spoke of the importance of such events to strengthen the local literary scene and promote exchange.

The readers had the opportunity to exchange ideas with the authors presenting and ask questions about their work directly. Such dialogues are essential to expand the understanding of the different perspectives and styles within the literary community.

Overall, the anniversary was more than just a review of 50 years of P.E.N.-Club Burgenland; It was a celebration of the language and the art of writing that brought together both old and new members. This togetherness underlined the relevance of the P.E.N. Club today and its role as a platform for creative self-expression.

The P.E.N.-Club Burgenland not only remains an important player in the Austrian literary scene with this event, but also shows how creativity and community can go hand in hand. Further information about the anniversary festival and the planned activities of the association are to read here .