Sant Jaume de Llierca became a meeting point for lovers of black literature on Sunday, October 18th, with activities from the BASALT Festival, the Noir Novel Festival of La Garrotxa. The El Sindicat Social Centre hosted two prominent events from the program, which spanned several towns in the region from October 16th to 18th.
The day began with a round table discussion on the phenomenon of true crime, a genre that has seen growing public interest. The conversation featured Damià del Clot, Albert Calls, Nil Montilla, and Francesc Soler, moderated by Jacint Casademont. Participants delved into the investigation of real crimes and the relationship between facts, journalism, and criminal narrative.
Following this, the BASALT Festival Honorary Award ceremony took place, a highlight of the festival, which also included a live interview with the recipient.
The Councillor for Culture of the Sant Jaume de Llierca Town Council, Lourdes Barris, emphasized the importance of promoting activities that encourage reading and literature in Catalan. "For Sant Jaume de Llierca, it is a satisfaction to be part of the BASALT Festival again. Hosting a cultural event of this nature allows us to bring literature to our town and, above all, to champion the importance of reading in Catalan," she stated.
Barris highlighted the value of the noir novel as a literary genre capable of reaching diverse audiences and sparking an interest in reading, encouraging reflection on society. The Town Council is committed to accessible, quality, and community-focused culture.
Sant Jaume de Llierca's participation in the BASALT Festival underscores the importance of inter-municipal collaboration to drive regional cultural projects. The El Sindicat Social Centre continues to establish itself as a hub for meeting and participation, and the municipality reaffirms its dedication to reading and Catalan culture.
