Remembering Poet Enrique Servín Through Collective Reading
By Ashraf Aboul-Yazid
Chihuahua, Mexico – June 2025 — A heartfelt literary gathering continues to honor the life and legacy of the late poet and linguist Enrique Servín, one of Mexico’s most passionate defenders of Indigenous languages and cultural memory. Each Tuesday at 5 PM, a small but dedicated group of readers gathers at the Mediateca Municipal “Enrique Servín, guardián de las palabras” — a space that bears his name and spirit — to keep his memory alive through a shared love of literature.
The reading circle began with “Anirúame: Historias de los tarahumaras de los tiempos antiguos,” followed by “El libro de las cosas que no existen,” and will next explore “El agua y la sombra.” These works echo Servín’s enduring commitment to language, myth, and the rich narrative traditions of Mexico’s Indigenous communities.
The gatherings have also been enriched by visits from Enrique Servín’s close friends and literary companions — including Noel René Cisneros, Irma Noly Chávez, Mar Lega, and Maru Baca — who generously share personal anecdotes and reflections, further deepening the experience for all involved.
“Our table grows with every new voice,” says Gabriela Servín Herrera, who helps coordinate the initiative. “The door is open to all who wish to remember Enrique — not in mourning, but in the vibrant act of reading and remembering together.”
The group extends a warm invitation to all admirers of Enrique Servín’s work and anyone moved by poetry, cultural preservation, or simply the joy of shared storytelling. In the words of Servín himself, the best way to honor a voice is not silence — but echo.
Join us every Tuesday at 5 PM at the Mediateca Municipal “Enrique Servín” and be part of the living legacy of a true guardian of words.
Enrique Servín (1958–2019) was a poet, essayist, translator, and linguist known for his tireless work in preserving Mexico’s Indigenous languages, particularly Rarámuri. He authored several books and served as a cultural advocate whose legacy continues to inspire.
