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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.

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.