Poetic encounters at the Antiguo Instituto: Carmen Echegaray

About the event

If you are looking for an inspiring plan full of sensitivity, you cannot miss this poetic encounter dedicated to the writer Carmen Echegaray. It will be a perfect afternoon to enjoy words, music, and reflection in an intimate and welcoming setting. 🖋️

The event will take place on April 10, 2026, at 19:30 in the Conference Room of the Centro de Cultura Antiguo Instituto. Admission is free until full capacity is reached, so it is an ideal opportunity to come and discover the work of this Madrid-born author who is based in Gijón.

About the author and the encounter

Carmen Echegaray, who combines her career in the health sector with a prolific literary career, will share her vision on how humor and words can open the most stuck doors in life. Her work, which includes a novel and contributions to 19 poetry collections, reflects a constant search for authenticity, as she expresses in her verses: “Porque sólo siendo tú / podría sentir lo que siento”.

The event will feature a carefully curated presentation:

  • Presentation: Pedro Luis Menéndez.
  • Music: Tito Valdés.
  • Photography: Alberto Malo de Molina.

This event is organized by the Asociación Cultural Encadenados, of which Carmen is an active member. It will be a pleasure to hear her share her stories and poems in an evening that promises to be very special. See you there! ✨

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