Brazil's Minister of Culture participates in the Bogotá International Book Fair

In its 36th edition, Brazil takes center stage as the guest of honor at the Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo 2024). Taking place from April 17th to May 2nd, 2024, this prestigious event will be hosted by Colombia, representing the country's foremost gathering in editorial and cultural spheres. The Brazilian Ministry of Culture (MinC) will play a prominent role, offering an extensive program featuring more than 60 authors. Additionally, cultural events curated by poet Stephany Borges will complement the literary offerings.

The opening ceremony of the event on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, will feature the presence of Brazil's Minister of Culture, Margareth Menezes, and the President of the Republic, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Additionally, confirmed attendees include the President of the Republic of Colombia, Gustavo Francisco Petro, and the Minister of Culture, Juan David Correa.

Brazil's participation at FILBo celebrates the country's deepening integration with Colombia, emphasizing the outstanding literature currently being produced in both countries.

Bilateral Agenda 

In addition to FILBo, the Minister of Culture of Brazil will engage in bilateral meetings with Colombian authorities. Scheduled discussions include meetings with Colombia's Minister of Cultures, Arts, and Knowledge, Juan David Correa, as well as with Minister of Education, Aurora Vergara Figuerosa, and Secretary of Culture of Bogotá, Andrés Sarmiento Villamizar.

The itinerary comprises visits to cultural facilities in the cities of Medellín and Bogotá, including the Biblioteca Virgilio Barco, the Parque Biblioteca San Javier, and the Parque Explora. Additionally, there are scheduled visits to the Corporación Cultural Nuestra Gente and the  Distrito Criativo do Perpétuo Socorro (COMFAMA).

Additionally, there is a scheduled meeting with Margarita Cuéllar Barona, Director of the Regional Center for the Promotion of Books in Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLALC), an intergovernmental organization under the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) dedicated to fostering the development of reading societies. The official mission of the Brazilian minister of Culture is scheduled to take place from April 15th to April 21st, 2024.

Brazil at FILBo

Writers Luciany Aparecida, Ailton Krenak, Evando Nascimento, Paulliny Tort, Marcelino Freire, Amílcar Bettega, Rita Carelli, Daniel Munduruku, Bia Barros, Eliane Potiguara, Roger Mello, Eliane Marques, Geovane Martins, João Carrascoza, Guilherme Gontijo Flores, Bernardo Carvalho, Estevão Azevedo, Raphael Montes, Marcello Quintanilha, Jefferson Costa, Gabriela Güllich, Gabriel Góes, André Miranda, Rafael Coutinho, Juliana Russo, along with guest author of the literary program Ángela Cuartas, will contribute to the promotion of Brazilian literature.

To engage in professional workshops, business meetings, and events promoting reading and literature, the Federal Government will also bring editors, booksellers, mediators, and reading promoters. Brazil's participation in FILBo 2024 is the result of collaborative efforts by the Ministry of Culture (MinC) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE), facilitated by the Guimarães Rosa Institute, the Brazilian Embassy in Bogotá, the National Library Foundation (FBN), and the Brazil-Colombia Cultural Institute (IBRACO).

The delegation of the Ministry of Culture (MinC) also includes Fabiano Piúba, Secretary of Education, Books, and Reading (SEFLI); Jéferson Assumção, Director of Books, Reading, Literature, and Libraries (DLLB); João Jorge Rodrigues, President of the Palmares Cultural Foundation (FCP); and Marco Lucchesi, President of the National Library Foundation (FBN).

Service Assignment

Official mission of the Minister of Culture of Brazil to Colombia

Date: April 15 to April 21, 2024

Location: Bogotá and Medellín, Colombia 

MinC Agenda in Colombia 

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 

Meeting with the Minister of Cultures, Arts, and Knowledge of Colombia, Juan David Correa

Time: 9:30 AM (local time) 

Location: Ministry of Cultures, Arts, and Knowledge of Colombia, Calle 9 No. 8-31 

Meeting with the Director of the Regional Center for the Promotion of Books in Latin America and the Caribbean (CERLALC).  This event will be attended by both the Minister of Culture, Juan David Correa, and the Minister of Education, Aurora Vergara Figuerosa

Time: 11:30 AM (local time) 

Location: CERLALC Headquarters, Calle 70 9-52 

Visit to the Biblioteca Virgilio Barco with the Secretary of Culture of Bogotá

Time: 2:30 PM (local time) 

Location: Biblioteca Virgilio Barco, Av. Cra. 60 No. 57-60 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024   

Opening ceremony of the 36th Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo 2024), with the presence of President Lula

Time: 3:00 PM (local time) 

Location: Corferias, Cra. 37 No. 24-67 

Inauguration of the Brazil Pavilion - Guest of Honor Country at FILBo 2024

Time: 5:00 PM (local time)

Location: Corferias, Cra. 37 No. 24-67

Thursday, April 18, 2024 

Presentation of the Medellín Library System and visit to the Parque Biblioteca San Javier

Time: 2:00 PM (local time)  

Location: Parque Biblioteca San Javier, Calle 42C No. 95-50, Campo Alegre 

Friday, April 19, 2024 

Meeting with the Secretary of Culture of Medellín

Time: 9:30 AM (local time) 

Location: Plaza de la Libertad 

Visit to the Corporación Cultural Nuestra Gente 

Time: 11:30 AM (local time)

Location: Headquarters of the Corporación Cultural Nuestra Gente 

Visit to the Distrito Criativo do Perpétuo Socorro (COMFAMA) 

Time: 3:00 PM (hora local)

Location: Distrito Criativo do Perpétuo Socorro 

Saturday, April 20, 2024 

Visit to the Parque Explora 

Time: 10:00 AM (local time)

Location: Parque Explora, Cra. 53 No. 7375, Aranjuez 

With informations from the Ministry of Culture Press Office