Cervantes Institute – Espanola anybody?
siddlobo
17 September, 2008 14:26
In this week’s article, the spotlight is on the Cervantes
Institute. Established in 1991, the Cervantes Institute is a non-profit
organization created by the Spanish government to spread Spanish language and
culture to the rest of the world. Named after Miguel de Cervantes, the author
of Don Quixote and seen as one of the most noteworthy figures in Spanish
literature, this institution has earned itself an excellent reputation. In 2005, along with the Societe Dante Alighieri, the British
Council, the Goethe Institute, the Alliance Francaise and the Instituto Camões, the Cervantes Institute was
awarded the Prince of Asturias Award for outstanding achievements in communications
and the humanities. Modeled
on the principles of the Goethe Institute, it is now the largest organization
in the world responsible for promoting the Spanish language and culture. With
over 54 centres in over 20 countries, it’s easy to see why. (More)
