Antigua Celebrates 'El candil de cuentos' in October

The sixth edition of the adult oral storytelling event will take place over the five Fridays of the month with storytellers from various islands.

Generic image of a storytelling event in a room with oil lamps.
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Generic image of a storytelling event in a room with oil lamps.

The Culture Department of the Antigua City Council organizes the sixth edition of 'El candil de cuentos', an oral storytelling event for adults that will take place on the five Fridays of October at the Casa del Portón.

The event, directed by artist Gemma G., aims to create a magical atmosphere through stories and oil lamps (candiles). Each Friday in October will feature storytellers from all the islands.
In addition to the storytelling sessions, five literary creation workshops will be held on Thursdays, complementing the cultural offerings of this edition.

"When they speak to you of love"

Martha Escudero · Storyteller from Mexico
The program kicks off on October 2nd with Mexican storyteller Martha Escudero and her show 'Cuando te hablen de amor'. She will be followed by Diego Reinfeld on October 9th with 'Miedo por andar por casa'.
The series will continue on October 16th with Yudeina Santana, on October 23rd with Samantha Moreno, and will conclude on October 30th with a poetry recital by Figu García.