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SEP 17-19

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Book Bridge is conceived as a multilingual, three-day festival that brings together authors from different language groups.

Book Bridge celebrates and nurtures literary talent in Croatia and hosts domestic and foreign thinkers and authors.

From compelling conversations to presentations of domestic and foreign authors, to literary workshops and discussions, Book Bridge encourages community collaboration and reminds us of the importance of open dialogue building bridges between cultures and nations.

The festival takes place on Lopud, an island and all that comes with it. The island as an inspiration, an idyllic location, isolation in specific living conditions, or erhaps, a secret place for meetings and summer adventures. The island is also a meditative place, an inexhaustible source of creativity.

The aim of this festival is to be a meeting point for ideas and to explore and discuss developments in literature, art and society in general through the world of the written word.

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Writers, scholars, publishers, and artists come to the festival to exchange ideas, broaden horizons, and connect through the written word.

The focus of Book Bridge is on the creative process: on what inspires an author to write, a reader to discover, and a community to grow.

Over three inspiring days in the restored Rector’s Palace, participants will discuss current topics, present their works, and seek out new literary perspectives together. Spaces open up for new reflections, collaborations, and friendships.

The power of storytelling and cultural exchange will show how it is precisely our differences that connect us and encourage us to imagine worlds beyond the boundaries of the familiar.

We will celebrate literature on Lopud, the written word will come alive once more, and the island will become a place of encounters, inspiration, and collective creation.

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Book Bridge Festival 2026

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Program

Writers, scholars, publishers, and artists come to the festival to exchange ideas, broaden horizons, and connect through the written word.

The focus of Book Bridge is on the creative process: on what inspires an author to write, a reader to discover, and a community to grow.

The power of storytelling and cultural exchange will show how it is precisely our differences that connect us and encourage us to imagine worlds beyond the boundaries of the familiar.

We will celebrate literature on Lopud, the written word will come alive once more, and the island will become a place of encounters, inspiration, and collective creation.

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Become a member of the Ponta Lopud Club to engage with an exclusive artistic community and contribute to the lasting legacy of the Ponta Lopud Festivals.

As a distinguished member, you will enjoy VIP access with priority seating at all festival events, exclusive invitations to private gatherings, and participation in curated off-program activities. Your support will be honoured in our journal, newsletter, and official website.

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First Ponta Lopud Book Bridge Concludes Successfully: An Event That Built Bridges of Inspiration

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This week, a two-day literary event will open the door to dialogue between renowned authors,

Jan 20, 2025

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Dec 11, 2024

First Ponta Lopud Book Bridge Concludes Successfully: An Event That Built Bridges of Inspiration

Dec 20, 2024

Tomorrow Marks the Start of the First Ponta Lopud Book Bridge: A Two-Day Literary Event With A Special Musical Addition.

This weekend, a two-day literary event will take place, fostering interaction between authors and the audience, and further enriched by a musical segment featuring Draško Adžić.

Jan 20, 2025

Three Festivals, Countless Unforgettable Experiences: Art Comes Alive on Lopud Next Summer

Dec 11, 2024

First Ponta Lopud Book Bridge Concludes Successfully: An Event That Built Bridges of Inspiration