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Fiesta de la Lectura Costa Rica 2026

The 5th Fiesta de la Lectura Costa Rica, also known as the Costa Rica Reading Festival, is held from September 11 to 13, 2026, at the Antigua Aduana Cultural Center in San Jose. The event focuses on literary exchange and cultural cooperation, featuring the State of Qatar as the guest country of honor for this edition.

Date
Sep 11-13, 2026
Location
San Jose
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Fiesta de la Lectura Costa Rica 2026

Event summary

Highlights

  • Qatar featured as the 2026 guest country of honor
  • Showcase of Qatari literature translated into Spanish
  • Interactive Arabic calligraphy and traditional craft activities
  • Pavilion featuring traditional Qatari architectural design
The festival serves as a primary platform for strengthening cultural ties between Latin America and international participants. For the 2026 edition, Qatar's participation includes a dedicated pavilion inspired by traditional architecture. This space showcases various publications from the Ministry of Culture, featuring intellectual works by Qatari authors and specific titles translated into the Spanish language.

Visitors to the cultural center can participate in interactive sessions focused on traditional Qatari crafts and the art of Arabic calligraphy. The event aims to foster global dialogue by presenting a combination of historical heritage and contemporary literary output, while supporting cooperation between international publishers and cultural organizations.

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Antigua Aduana cultural center
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San Jose

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