Conference "El gaucho Martín Fierro y Catalunya", 90th Anniversary of Its Translation into Catalan
23 September 2026 · 18:30
Centre Cívic Navas, Navas, Sant Andreu
This theatrical conference explores the relationship between the Argentine classic Martín Fierro and Catalonia, marking the 90th anniversary of its translation into Catalan (1936) by Enric Martí i Muntaner. Through projected images, audiovisual excerpts and recitations of poems in Catalan and Guaraní, the session presents the literary and social importance of José Hernández's work, as well as the context and effort involved in adapting it into Catalan. Interpretations by leading authors such as Jorge Luis Borges will also be discussed. Attendees will discover the cultural value of Martín Fierro, regarded as a symbol of Argentine identity and the origin of the Día de la Tradición, while also learning about the history and sensitivity of the Catalan translator who brought this great poem of the pampas into our language. Led by Alfredo Alvarez, stage director, writer, journalist and cultural communicator.
Source: Ajuntament de Barcelona · checked on 8 September 2026