Book lovers unite!
MANILA, Philippines - Instituto Cervantes presents Díal del Libro or International Book Day in a three-day event that starts on April 23.
Renowned Argentinean poet Juan Gelman, a Premio Cervantes awardee, will inaugurate the festivities with a poetry recital at Instituto Cervantes’ Salón de Actos.
A Night of Books follows on April 24, featuring music, hip-hop dance performances and film screenings. Instituto Cervantes’ open house and book fair will be held the following day, starting at 10 a.m., wherein visitors can avail of books at very low prices, plus a rose for every purchase. There will be conferences, book presentations, book signings, musical performances, poetry readings, coloring activities for children, and film showings, among other activities.
For information, call 526-1482 and 526-1449, e-mail cenmni@cervantes.es, or visit www.manila.cervantes.es Instituto Cervantes is at 855, T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila.
