[oberlist] AZ* cfa: International Forum for Young Poetess

[Gheorghe Zugravu]

International Forum for Young Poetess

    *Deadline:* 20 February 2015
    *Open to:* English speaking poetesses aged 18-35 from Europe, Asia
    and MENA countries
    *Venue:* 26-29 March 2015 in Baku, Azerbaijan


      Description

“Great Silk Way” International Youth Union announces the
3rd “*International Forum of Young Poetesses*” that will take place from
*26-29 March 2015 in Baku, Azerbaijan*. The Forum is aimed at creating a
space for young and talented female poets from the countries,
historically connected with cultural bounds of the Silk Road, for
self-expression, exchange and discussions on common challenges.

The forum will consist of 3 days:

  * The first day will include various cultural programs, sightseeing
    and leisure.
  * The second day of the Forum will include the official opening
    ceremony, with participation of famous poets, writers and public
    figures, alongside with presentations of works of participants.
    Second half of the day will be dedicated to thematic sessions on
    specific topics with attendance of participants.
  * The third day of the Forum will give an opportunity to participants
    to have meetings with various writers, poets and their peers to
    share their work with them and discuss literature.


      Eligibility

The forum is open to poetesses aged 18-35 from *Europe, Asia and MENA
countries*. They must be  *English speaking poetesses* with the pieces
of work published locally.


      Costs

Travel costs of participants to and from Baku, as well as accommodation
and meal expenses are covered by host organization. The host
organization also provides participants with all the necessary documents
for obtaining visa.


      Application

The application form
http://www.mladiinfo.eu/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Applicationbaku.doc

together with the poem to be presented by participant (in original and
in English languages) must be sent to: toghrul.taghizade at gswyouth.org

The deadline is *20 February 2015*.

For further information please visit the official website: www.gswyouth.org