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Although
most of the British and Irish volunteers who went to Spain
in 1936 were jobless, working men, it has become known,
in Stephen Spender’s phrase, as ‘the Poet’s
War’, a time when the ideological ideals of the thirties
generation was tested against the merciless brutality
of a war situation.
This night brings together some of Belfast’s finest
writers and musician to evoke the words and music of the
era, both poignant and rousing to a background of striking
visual imagery. Hosted by Prof. David Johnston
Tickets £5, to include a free glass of wine, from
Festival office 028 9023 2403
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fortnight
The
language question has been answered. Irish and Ulster
Scots are institutionalised under the Belfast Agreement.
Are the languages in competition for scarce resources
or complementary aspects of a new mutually inclusive culture?
Come and witness an evening of lively debate and reflective
poetry with speakers from the cross border language bodies
and lobby groups.
Confirmed speakers include:
Nelson McCausland Ulster Scots Heritage Council
Aodan MacPoilin Ultacht Trust
Jake MacSiacais Andersonstown News
John Kirk QUB English Department
Other speakers and poets expected.
Come and have your say on the language debate in what
promises to be a lively and informative evening.
Admission free |
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