{"id":22728,"date":"2019-04-13T14:06:38","date_gmt":"2019-04-13T06:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/?p=22728"},"modified":"2019-04-17T14:28:27","modified_gmt":"2019-04-17T06:28:27","slug":"what-to-expect-at-dia-del-libro-or-international-book-day-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/2019\/04\/13\/what-to-expect-at-dia-del-libro-or-international-book-day-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect at D\u00eda del Libro or International Book Day 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Immerse yourself to a fun day of culture, literature, food, and books at this year’s\u00a0D\u00eda del Libro or International Book Day<\/strong> happening on April 27, 2019<\/strong>, at the\u00a0Ayala Triangle Gardens<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Organized by the Embassy of Spain’s cultural arm,\u00a0Instituto Cervantes de Manila<\/strong> will once again bring us a day of books,\u00a0literature, and activities that will surely be fun for all ages! Here’s what to expect at this year’s Dia del Libro:<\/p>\n

Books, books and lots of books!<\/h3>\n

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Just like every year, Dia del Libro promises to bring top bookstores and publishing houses to the event\u00a0offering guests thousands of books to choose from.\u00a0 Some of the authors will also be there to sign your books!<\/p>\n

There will also be a rewriting of Don Quijote, to commemorate the\u00a0Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes. About 500 participants are expected to hand-write his novel, Don Quijote de la Mancha. Once the hand-written book is finished, it will be deposited to the\u00a0Library of Instituto Cervantes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Roses<\/h3>\n

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Since it is a Spanish tradition that every book\u00a0entitles the customer one FREE<\/strong> rose, Dia del Libro will giveaway roses for every purchase! Plus, all those who will be participating in the Poetry Recital\u00a0will also receive roses so expect the event to be full of roses around!<\/p>\n

Poetry Recital<\/h3>\n

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There will also be a poetry reading from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. featuring our national hero, Dr.\u00a0Jos\u00e9 Rizal’s “Mi\u00a0\u00faltimo adi\u00f3s.” 70 participants are expected to recite a line on the poem and each recitation will be recorded, edited and will be shown on the website and social media pages of\u00a0Instituto Cervantes Manila.<\/p>\n

For interested participants, you may register on the venue itself starting 9:30 am. All participants will also get a rose afterward and one might get a chance to win a Spanish course!<\/p>\n

\u00a0Arts and Games<\/h3>\n

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Around the venue, you will also find artists and their on-the-spot artworks which will also be displayed throughout the day for public viewing. There will also be fun games around, like this mini football perfect for those who will bring along their kids.<\/p>\n

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Music<\/h3>\n

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Cap off the night with a small concert of Spanish and Filipino independent songs. At 7:30 pm there will be a Posporos concert, featuring Vulk, a Basque punk band from Bilbao, and The Late Isabel, an art rock band from the Philippines. There will also be foods and refreshments around so you won’t have to worry about being hungry while you enjoy a whole day of festivities.<\/p>\n

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First introduced in 2006 by Instituto Cervantes in Manila, Dia del Libro follows through the tradition of Barcelona Spain where every St. George’s Day (April 23), everyone exchanges roses and books. The day also honors two of our greatest writers\u2014Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare and at the same time, we celebrate the World Book Day on April 23.<\/p>\n

Catch Dia del Libro 2019<\/strong>, this April 27, 2019<\/strong>, at Ayala Triangle Gardens<\/strong>. Entrance is absolutely FREE<\/strong>! For more information about Dia del Libro, you may contact\u00a0Instituto Cervantes de Manila <\/strong>at (02) 526 1482 or visit their Facebook page<\/em> at\u00a0InstitutoCervantesManila<\/a>\u00a0for more updates.<\/p>\n

Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n

What:\u00a0Dia del Libro 2019\/International Book Day<\/span>
\n<\/span>When:\u00a0April 27, 2019 (<\/span>Saturday)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Where:\u00a0Ayala Triangle Gardens, Paseo De Roxas St. Cor. Makati Ave, Makati City<\/span>
\n<\/span>Facebook:\u00a0facebook.com\/InstitutoCervantesManila<\/a><\/span>
\n<\/span>Website:\u00a0https:\/\/manila.cervantes.es<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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