The first International Poetry Festival MERIDIAN CZERNOWITZ
The first International Poetry Festival MERIDIAN CZERNOWITZ will take place in the western Ukrainian city of Chernivtsy. The three-day show will go on from September 3rd until September 5th, 2010. The major theme of the Festival will be contemporary German and Ukrainian poetry. The participants are famous poets from Ukraine, Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
The program MERIDIAN CZERNOWITZ consists of varying cultural and artistic events. During the day guests will be able to participate in poetry readings, literary discussions, book launchings, and cultural excursions. Famous Dj’s and music producers will hold parties with electronic music .
The presentation of the video-installation, «Temple», will be shown every night during the festival. By way of light projections guest will be able to see the primary design of the destroyed synagogue.
A group of young Ukrainian poets will present their poetry and video-poetry during the festival.