Words and Sound festival fills the Port of Asunción with books, vinyl and crafts
A late storm did not stop the festival's second edition, where Argentine writer Agustina Bazterrica drew one of the biggest crowds.
Camila Benítez, culture reporter
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- 1Second edition, Port Cultural Centre
- 2Book, vinyl and crafts fairs
- 3Guest: Agustina Bazterrica
The second edition of the Words and Sound festival brought writers, musicians and artists to the Port Cultural Centre in Asunción, with workshops, talks, book and vinyl fairs and live performances. A storm hit the city towards the end of the event, but the programme carried on to the finish.1
Argentine novelist Agustina Bazterrica was one of the main guests and drew a packed room for one of the final conversations on 3 October.1
Crafts at the door
Visitors were greeted by a fair of Paraguayan handicrafts run by vendors from La Recova, who are working from the Port while their usual site is restored. Stalls sold pieces made with traditional techniques such as encaje ju, ñandutí lace and ao po'i embroidery.1
Independent publishers and local bookshops filled the first floor, the Asu Lee reading club held two group sessions, and collectors brought thousands of records, CDs and cassettes to the vinyl fair.1
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Camila Benítez · Camila has covered Asunción's theatres, galleries and book fairs for a decade. She grew up in Luque and still goes to the Sunday fair on Calle Palma.