“Reading in Viana – Book and Arts Festival” is an initiative that is part of a broader strategy to create and consolidate reading habits to raise the literacy level of the population. It brings together books, conversations, theatre and concerts at the Viana do Castelo Cultural Centre.

It is a commitment to the creation of a relevant cultural event, properly structured, that includes a wide programme, including various initiatives such as book presentations, conferences, workshops, meetings with writers, shows, theatre, concerts, the Book Fair and the Contornos da Palavra.