Spanish is the second language in the world according to its number of native speakers, over 500 million people can speak it across the globe and it is the third language most used in the Internet. Such impressive numbers as well as the richness of such a vast culture are definitely worth a celebration and this is the reason why the Cervantes Institute based in Spain is organizing the E Day on June 22.
However, this celebration is not limited to Spain. The different branches of the Cervantes Institute located across the world will open their doors to the public and offer a special set of cultural activities especially prepared for that day.
Spain, of course, will be the heart of the E Day. Let’s see what two of the Spanish Cervantes Institute are planning for the 22nd June.
Cervantes Institute in Madrid: Children are Especially Welcome!
The Madrid branch of the Cervantes Institute will open its doors and children are especially invited to their E Day celebration. Amongst the activities planned for such occasion we can mention:
- A story-telling workshop where children will be able to listen to traditional Spanish and other Latin American tales.
- A magic show that combines magic tricks and language.
- A creative writing workshop
- A visit at its “time capsule” where children will be able to appreciate the important legacy that Spanish writers, poets, scientists and artists have left for future generations.
- A balloon party.
Cervantes Institute in Alcalá de Henares:
The Cervantes Institute in Alcalá de Henares is also planning special activities for the E Day! Amongst them we can mention that the public will be able to appreciate 74 engravings that are part of the Institute’s art collection and are inspired in paintings and literary works such as “The Quixote”, Federico García Lorca’s poetry and the great masters of the Prado Museum.
Find out more about the E Day here.
