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Festivaletteratura’s first edition took place in 1997. The idea behind the festival was to create something inspired on the famous Hay-on-Wye, Wales, and Mantua, with all the hostorical places and art, was the final choice. It's a festival with loads of cultural fun, five days of meetings with authors, readings, shows, concerts of artists coming from all over the world. Festivaletteratura is now one of the most acclaimed cultural event: every year, at the beginning of September, writers, readers, thousands of people round up in here. Internationally famous narrators and poet, the most interesting voices of emerging literature and of the younger generations of writers, essayists, musicians, artists will take part in Festivaletteratura. Scientists will take part as well, according to a wider and more curious notion of literature, reaching as far and wide as the distant languages of traditional canon. Since its very beginning, Festivaletteratura has tried to build a more direct connection between readers and writers. In addition to the more traditional events, throughout the years guided tours of Mantua’s historical and cultural heritage have been organized, theatre performances by important authors, poetry readings, events in the original languages, public speeches, brief meetings with authors revealing newly-sketched ideas and unknown interests. Special attention is given to children and teenagers: shows and workshops are specially designed for teenagers or for both adults and teenagers. Big writers are encouraged to meet their little fans. Let me add something about the city, because it's really wonderful! Mantua is the Festival’s backdrop. Its squares, theatres, the interiors of the beautiful buildings, add an incredible value to the whole event. Mantua’s cosy atmosphere brings readers and authors closer. Here are some pics: https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ7gHVVLvHARNUeEDY3UHxzt_xkPwKGXb0QuKlw41wh2TQBFBmB https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTtOOWNDje1WPyNrW1fI6HFq92RJTlUEFZ9lI7INGOuXo0gGoovWw