Culture Chat

Chat Cultura is frequented by people like Alejandro, a 25-year-old history student from Barcelona who connects from his flat in the Raval to talk about contemporary art and Catalan traditions. Sofía, a writer in residence in Mexico City, also comes by when she is looking for inspiration for her next novel and wants to exchange ideas with other literature enthusiasts. People from Spain, Mexico, Argentina and Chile meet here to explore the rich cultural diversity of the Ibero-American world together.

Conversations flow naturally. One day the discussion is about the influence of Mayan culture on modern architecture, with concrete examples from Mérida. Another day someone asks for recommendations of contemporary Latin American authors and receives suggestions of works by Roberto Bolaño or Mariana Enríquez. Humour is always there — someone quotes a well-known writer and a thread of funny comments follows. There are also heated debates, like when the topic is how history is represented in film and literature.

What distinguishes Chat Cultura from other rooms is its personality: a predominantly Spanish-speaking accent and a sense of humour that has developed over time. People feel comfortable using expressions like "mola" or "chévere", and there is a genuine community spirit — mutual help and support between members. The room also has a tradition: every year on Culture Day, members organise a short story competition and the entries get shared in the room.

Interested in Ibero-American culture, literature and history? This is your room. Connect to ChatZona.com — our Spanish-speaking IRC portal active since 2007. No registration, no download needed. Just come with a desire to talk with other culture enthusiasts.