About U.S. Poets in Mexico
U.S. Poets in Mexico will bring poets together for a writing program that will include poetry in all of its forms and manifestations. We will introduce poets who live in the United States and in Mexico and encourage an intellectual exchange of ideas between faculty, featured readers and participants. All workshops will primarily be in English (with at least two bilingual professors each year) and readings will be in English and Spanish (with professional translations). Our faculty's individual concerns, writings and teaching techniques will engage participants in what promises to be an exciting program.
Merida Poetry Workshops
We will sponsor a one-week program in Merida in January every year. Merida will feature poetry workshops, readings every night of the week and a lecture on Maya culture or Mexican poetry. Participants will have a special insight into the cultural life of Merida, since their annual Festival of the City is held during this time. Group day trips will get everyone out of the classroom to observe local ecological efforts , take a break from the city and visit ancient historical sites. Conversational Spanish lessons will help participants communicate with more confidence while visiting Mexico.
WIth our first season in January, 2009, U.S. Poets in Mexico looks forward to providing a supportive writers community for our participants and to joining the thriving cultural livelihood of Merida.
Merida Poetry Workshops
We will sponsor a one-week program in Merida in January every year. Merida will feature poetry workshops, readings every night of the week and a lecture on Maya culture or Mexican poetry. Participants will have a special insight into the cultural life of Merida, since their annual Festival of the City is held during this time. Group day trips will get everyone out of the classroom to observe local ecological efforts , take a break from the city and visit ancient historical sites. Conversational Spanish lessons will help participants communicate with more confidence while visiting Mexico.
WIth our first season in January, 2009, U.S. Poets in Mexico looks forward to providing a supportive writers community for our participants and to joining the thriving cultural livelihood of Merida.
Typical beautiful day at the Main Plaza with Catedral de San Ildelfonso in the background
