culture

April 29, 2026

Cartagena to hold the II Literary Sancocho with free cultural training workshops

This Wednesday, April 29th, literature will once again take over the city with the second edition of the Sancocho Literario, an initiative promoted by the Cartagena Literary Arts Council, together with the Mayor's Office of Cartagena and the Institute of Heritage and Culture of Cartagena (IPCC). The proposal seeks to bring the community together around reading, writing, and collective memory.

Cartagena to hold the II Literary Sancocho with free cultural training workshops

TL;DR

  • The second edition of the Sancocho Literario will take place in Cartagena on April 29th.
  • The event is a collaboration between the Literary Arts Council, the Mayor's Office, and the IPCC.
  • It aims to unite the community through reading, writing, and collective memory.
  • Free workshops will be offered, including poetry, Palenquero language, creative writing, and fanzine creation.
  • The day will conclude with a collective discussion on memory, imagination, and Cartagenan identity.