First BDPALOP edition showcases
The first showcases of BDPALOP are about to take place, on May 11th, at Camões – Portuguese Cultural Center in Maputo, Luanda and Praia. Its purpose is to create bridges and dialogue between young artists and cultural agents from the PALOP. During the exhibitions, the nine comic books produced in the first contest by creative duos from Mozambique, Angola and Cape Verde, will be presented. The programming will be filled with activities with the initiative staff, the beneficiaries, exhibitions with illustrations by the authors and, in Maputo, a Storytelling and Illustration workshop will be held for all comic book lovers.
This is the schedule for each showcase:
- Maputo, Moçambique: May 11th, from 15h to 19h30 (local time)
- Luanda, Angola: May 11th, from 16h to 18h (local time)
- Cidade da Praia, Cape Verde: May 11th, from 17h to 19h (local time)
At the showcase, the public will be able to watch conversations and exchange ideas with the beneficiaries, learning more about their artistic careers and their experience with BDPALOP. Publications from the first contest will be available for purchase at the event, and points of sale will be announced in the three countries involved, as well as in Portugal and Brazil.
Every comic book lover is invited to participate in BDPALOP’s official showcases.
