Arequipa, Peru – Hialeah’s public libraries called on Saturday to the contest “Poetry over time: a tribute to the centenary of Hialeah”, a Literary celebration that pays tribute to the identity, traditions and values that have defined that community in southern Florida since 1925.
For reason of the centenary Foundational “The city that progresses”, the contest is open to participants of all ages, nationalities and places of residence, and accepts unpublished works in Spanish or English, with independent awards for each language.
A statement from the organizers of the contest indicates that Poetry They must revolve around the city of Hialeah and reflect its cultural, social and historical essence.
“Compositions will be accepted in free verse or in any estrophic form, with a maximum extension of 300 verses. The works must be totally unpublished, and will be presented in PDF format, under a motto and pseudonym system,” announces the press release.
Personal information must be sent separately, complying with the bases of the contest. The deadline for sending works ends on July 31, 2025.
Also, proposals must be sent to email poetryintimehialeah100@gmail.com with the issue “Centennial Poetry Contest”.
A jury composed of prominent writers and translators of the Hispanic community in exile will select the winning works, who will receive a prize of 500 dollars, a diploma and an original work of art. Honorary mentions will also be granted at the discretion of the jury.
The public libraries of Hialeah reserve the right to publish the awarded, mentioned or finalist works in their official media, with the possibility of editing a bilingual brochure with them, prior authorization of the authors.
The results will be announced in a public act during the Centennial celebrations in September 2025.
