LYNNWOOD—The WAGRO Foundation proudly announces the first International Spanish Poetry Festival: Voces del Alma (Voices of the Soul), a dynamic celebration of Latin American literature, music, and art to be held on Wednesday, May 31st, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Lynnwood Library. This FREE, all-ages event will spotlight the voices of Spanish-speaking poets and artists from across the Americas.
At the heart of the festival is the highly anticipated launch of the new anthology:
Se escribe en español: Una antología poética del Puget Sound (Written in Spanish: A Poetic Anthology of the Puget Sound). The anthologyIt is the result of a year-long poetry workshop that brings together poems written in Spanish by a diverse group of migrants and refugees who have used poetic expression to work toward emotional wellness.
Festival Highlights Include:
Latino Poets Panel / Lectura de Poetas Latinoamericanos
- Featuring readings by renowned poets:
- Blanca Vázquez (Mexico)
- David Cruz (Costa Rica)
- Mario Martz (Nicaragua)
- Noé Álvarez (United States/Mexico)
- Gabriela Adamo (Argentina)
- Francisco Robles (Chile)
Live Performances & Interactive Art
- Orquesta Northwest, conducted by Paula Madrigal
- Latin American children’s music by Marco Cortés
- Visual art workshop led by Maria Casey
- Cultural exhibit and traditional food
- Community Open Mic – Share your voice in poetry, music, or storytelling!
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, May 31st, 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Location: Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th W, Lynnwood, WA 98036
- Admission: FREE – All are welcome!
This celebration is made possible through generous support from the following: Sno-Isle Libraries, Verdant Health Commission, Instituto Cervantes, Community Foundation of Snohomish County, Orquesta Northwest, The Fat Brush Art Wokshop, Coordinated Care, Refugee & Immigrant Services Northwest, Los Gavilanes Mexican Store, and the University of Washington Department of Spanish & Portuguese Studies.
Source: WAGRO Foundation
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
