First Citizens National Poetry Grand Slam 2023
The Bocas Lit Fest (BLF) is a non-profit festival that celebrates the Caribbean’s literary achievements in a festive atmosphere, fostering interest in reading and writing. The festival is known for bringing together regional and international writers, readers, performers, publishers and booksellers for a four-day celebration of books and writing. It also includes a full programme of activities for younger readers with storytelling sessions, readings and performances by children’s authors and a film screening programme for children.
The First Citizens National Poetry Slam is one of the premier events on the Bocas Lit Fest calendar. The FCNPS aims to substantially contribute to the development of youth and make spoken word poetry a distinct and powerful literary product.