FILUNI’s Seventh Edition: A Cultural and Scientific Spanish Language Gathering
The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) is hosting the seventh edition of its International Literary Encounter, FILUNI, from August 26 to 31. This year, the event’s theme is “The Spanish Language: The Language of Culture and Science,” and the University of Chile will be the Honorary Guest. The Chilean delegation, consisting of around 120 academics, authors, and artists, will participate in this cultural and academic gathering.
Prominent Figures from Chilean Literature, Politics, and Arts
Notable participants include former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, Mexico’s Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources Alicia Bárcena, renowned Chilean poet Raúl Zurita, Ecuadorian writer María Fernanda Ampuero, Indian historian Tithi Bhattacharya, Chilean illustrator and designer Alberto Montt, Colombian essayist and novelist Piedad Bonnett, and Argentine author Claudia Piñeiro. Additionally, Álvaro Díaz, the creator of the popular Chilean TV show “31 Minutos,” will share insights about his production.
FILUNI’s Objectives and Thematic Axes
Last year, FILUNI attracted 43,000 attendees. This year, organizers aim to surpass that number. The event aims to promote academic research and educational innovation through publications, while also fostering debate and reflection on critical issues. The University of Chile’s participation seeks to create a bridge between the two countries’ communities, encouraging collaborative thinking about Latin America’s present and future.
Key Thematic Axes for FILUNI 2025
- Gender and Feminisms
- Human Rights and Culture of Peace
- Cultural and Creative Industries
- Latin America Yesterday and Today
- Indigenous Peoples and Languages
- Earth in Motion: Commemorations of the 1985 Earthquakes in Mexico and Chile
Key Questions and Answers
- What is FILUNI? The Feria Internacional del Libro de las Universitarias y los Universitarios (FILUNI) is a week-long literary event organized by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) that brings together around 350 publishing houses from 16 countries and offers over 370 cultural and academic activities.
- Who are the notable participants in FILUNI 2025? Prominent figures include Michelle Bachelet, Alicia Bárcena, Leonardo Lomelí Vanegas, Raúl Zurita, María Fernanda Ampuero, Tithi Bhattacharya, Alberto Montt, Piedad Bonnett, Claudia Piñeiro, Álvaro Díaz, and the University of Chile’s delegation.
- What are the key thematic axes for FILUNI 2025? The event focuses on Gender and Feminisms, Human Rights and Culture of Peace, Cultural and Creative Industries, Latin America Yesterday and Today, Indigenous Peoples and Languages, and Earth in Motion: Commemorations of the 1985 Earthquakes in Mexico and Chile.
