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Tren de la Cultura Arrives in Valencia to Support Recovery of Flood-Damaged Bookstores

Thirteen authors join the initiative to aid Valencia's cultural sector and highlight the transformative power of literature after the DANA disaster.

Tren de la Cultura 2025, estación Joaquín Sorolla
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Overview

  • The Tren de la Cultura made its third stop in Valencia, bringing together 13 writers to support booksellers and cultural recovery efforts after the devastating DANA floods.
  • Organized by Renfe, Grupo Planeta, and the Madrid Book Fair, the initiative aims to decentralize reading and strengthen cultural ties across Spain.
  • Local booksellers and cultural representatives met with the authors to discuss recovery strategies, including a proposed donation system for affected bookstores.
  • The President of the Valencia Book Fair, María Bravo, emphasized the importance of culture as a necessity and praised the solidarity shown by the initiative.
  • The Tren de la Cultura will continue its journey to other cities, promoting literature as a tool for emotional and social recovery.