The transfer of the fair

This Sunday, the storm of wind and rain has forced the transfer of the fair of independent publishers from L’Escala Vila de Llibre. The inclement weather has caused damage to the tents, the stage and the installations on the beach of Les Barques, where the festival was planned to take place.

Faced with the impossibility of keeping the market on the beach, the organization has taken the decision to move it to the Sala Polivalent de l’Escala, together with the workshops and children’s shows.

Reactions and impact

Enric Bono, director of the Xarxa de Villes del Llibre, has acknowledged that the change has certainly affected the influx of visitors, but highlights the good literary health of L’Escala. Despite the upheaval, the event managed to gather around 6,000 people the day before.

According to ACN, the new location of the fair has been filling up with visitors throughout the day, who have praised the quick action of the organization to find a new location.

Greek culture in focus

This sixth edition has highlighted Greek culture, beyond the connection of the municipality with ancient civilization through the site of Empúries. Enric Bono has explained that this change responds to the desire to start a new cycle of connections between the Empordà and other Mediterranean cultures.

We are betting on dedicating future editions to other Mediterranean cultures, such as Rome and the Maghreb, with the aim of enriching the cultural diversity present at the fair.

The transfer of the fair

This Sunday, due to the inclement weather and the forecast for the development of the wind and rain storm, the organization of L’Escala Vila de Llibre has had to modify the development of the festival. The storm that affected Les Barques beach caused damage to the marquees, the stage and the facilities, forcing the transfer of the fair, as well as the workshops and children’s shows, to the Sala Polivalent de l’Escala.

Director’s reaction

Enric Bono, director of the Xarxa de Villes del Llibre, has acknowledged that the change has certainly affected the influx of visitors, but highlights the literary health of L’Escala. Despite the change, the event received around 6,000 people the day before, and the program has had a positive impact on the town’s restaurants.

Relocation and public reaction

According to ACN, the new location of the fair was initially empty, but at noon it was filled with visitors who praised the quick action of the organization to find a new location. Some local voices and visitors expressed their preference for the original location, but others found the new location welcoming and sheltered from the elements.

Greek culture highlighted

This sixth edition has highlighted Greek culture, marking a change compared to previous editions dedicated to other regions. Enric Bono has explained that this decision is part of a new cycle of connections between the Empordà and other Mediterranean cultures, announcing that the next editions will be dedicated to Rome and the Maghreb.