Flica 2025 Energizes Cachoeira as Flitabira Sets Free, ESG-Focused Edition for Oct. 29–Nov. 2

Overview

• Running Oct. 23–26 in Cachoeira, Flica offers a free, multi-space program featuring more than 60 Brazilian and international authors.
• Musician Russo Passapusso opened Flica alongside presenter Rita Batista, framing reading as a force for survival and personal transformation.
• Over 40 Bahia state schools from the Recôncavo region present student projects across stages including Tenda Paraguaçu, Fliquinha and Geração Flica.
• Flitabira takes place Oct. 29–Nov. 2 at the FCCDA in Itabira with free entry and free book launches for registered authors who donate two copies to city libraries, sponsored by Vale via the Culture Ministry’s Rouanet Law with support from the city.
• Flitabira details ESG and accessibility measures, partnering with Instituto Terra for native-species reforestation and providing audiodescription, Libras interpreters, ramps and adapted facilities, while honoring Conceição Evaristo, Ignácio de Loyola Brandão, Milton Hatoum and Ana Maria Machado.