Book readings in trams in Riga starts reading initiative #time to read / day
The authors of the initiative idea are well -known writers in Latvia – Inga Grencberg, Laura Vinogradova, Zane Nuts, Zane Zusta, in turn #time to read Co -authors – Strategic Communication Agency Deep Whitegathering book publishers, book clubs, book bloggers and other reading enthusiasts.
“In today’s world, where the amount and dynamics of information are so full, a little bit of a rimum and attention just becomes almost true. Reading is this port of peace and silence, which can also be a source of joy. With a source of joy. #time to read For friends, we hope that the initiative will turn into a comprehensive movement, because we want to make reading a part of the everyday life – not an elite activity, but a lifestyle, a moment for peace and joy, ”says the writer and # The author of the idea Inga Grencberg.
Meanwhile, writer Zane Zusta says, “As a writer, I meet a lot with children and adults, calling for reading and remembering what joy it gives. Of course, it is always important to find the right book and time, but just like sleep, reading is vital. #time to read The initiators mean a lot to me, because with my companions, this call is broader, farther and louder. We want us to hear us! ”
« For those who read, there is something to talk about, because a good text encourages you to think and helps formulate opinions. But reading does not have to be taken, but as a small respite, a mind spa, a gift for yourself. To read, you really don’t need time for hours; Grasberg, Agency for Strategic Communication Deep White Member of the Board who, together with colleagues, is initiative #time to read co -author.
To show that reading time can be anywhere, for example, on public transport, several well -known people – Mara Sleja, Ilze Auzere, Martins Upenieks, Una Rosenbaum, Ilze Medne, Elīna Dlohi, Ieva Strazdiņa, Kristine Pīkenena and Dr. Clowns – climbed trams in the center of Riga and read fragments of their favorite books in front of passengers.
« Books means traveling on time – it makes you look at yourself in a broader context, allowing you to raise your soul and spiritual world. This is a testament to the fact that humanity is beautiful and we can much more than we think, » says actor Martins Upenieks.
Along with book readings on trams #time to read The initiative will also include #Time to read the first meeting of the Book Club, but on June 11, the 12 -hour reading marathon, « Forbidden Readings » and improvised jazz will take place in Tallinas Street Quarter jam A session with writers’ readings and a book exchange point will work. In the framework of the initiative, bookshelves on the passenger train will also be restored in June. In Riga Parks, the benches will be installed special #time to read signs. Also a special improvisation show Two -to -two 20th June at the Talk Festival Lampduring which Latvian writers’ texts will turn into performances.
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