The 20th edition of the Acròbates Festival has commenced with a free inaugural day at Rambla de la Marina in L'Hospitalet, showcasing artists who have participated in past editions. The first activity, titled 'Veus encadenades', combines poetry readings with continuous musical performances. Each artist concludes their segment by reading the beginning of a poem, which is then continued by the next performer.
This year's theme, “El tiempo pasa, la palabra queda” (Time passes, the word remains), pays tribute to all the artists who have graced the festival over the years, celebrating two decades of artistic expression. Vanessa Martín, the artistic director of Acròbates, stated: “All twenty editions have passed, but in the end, the words of all the poets and musicians who have participated in the festival remain.”
The inaugural day also featured activities for children, including 'El Puck cinema', a caravan showcasing animated short films, and 'Cadires en Vers', an installation encouraging children to create their own verses. The various events of the Acròbates Festival will take place in squares, libraries, and cultural spaces across L'Hospitalet until 28 November.
