{"id":31361,"date":"2026-04-14T11:16:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T03:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/?p=31361"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:16:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T03:16:04","slug":"instituto-cervantes-dia-del-libro-celebrating-the-passion-for-books-at-ayala-triangle-on-april-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/dia-del-libro-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Instituto Cervantes\u2019\u00a0D\u00eda\u00a0del\u00a0Libro: Celebrating the Passion for Books at Ayala Triangle on April 25"},"content":{"rendered":"

In celebration of World Book Day, Instituto Cervantes de Manila, together with the Embassy of Spain and with the support of Ayala Land and Make It Makati, invites the public to the iconic D\u00eda del Libro<\/strong> on Saturday, April 25, 2026<\/strong>, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.<\/strong> at Ayala Triangle Gardens<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This full-day celebration promises a vibrant line-up of activities designed to inspire and share the joy of reading with everyone.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Instituto Cervantes Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

From fiction to non-fiction, poetry to prose,\u00a0thousands of books will be up for grabs at the Ayala Triangle. The\u00a0D\u00eda\u00a0del\u00a0Libro<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0will feature Manila\u2019s top bookstores and publishing houses, that will be selling a wide array of books at a\u00a020% discount<\/strong>. Following the tradition in Spain, each book purchase will come with a free rose.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Instituto Cervantes Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Instituto Cervantes Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

D\u00eda del Libro will officially kick off at 9:00 a.m. with a special inauguration led by H. E. Miguel Utray, Ambassador of Spain to the Philippines, marking the official opening of this year\u2019s celebration.<\/p>\n

Among the activities of\u00a0D\u00eda\u00a0del\u00a0Libro\u00a02026, a classic stands out:\u00a0Escribo el Quijote.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Like every year,\u00a0to commemorate the Day of Miguel de Cervantes, Instituto Cervantes is challenging visitors to join a\u00a0Quixotic<\/em>\u00a0attempt: to handwrite the classic novel\u00a0Don Quixote de La Mancha<\/em>\u00a0-an initiative which Instituto Cervantes started a decade ago. The final hand-written book will be deposited in the Library of Instituto Cervantes. The activity will begin at 9:00 am. No prior registration will be required. Participants in the handwriting chain will receive a free book from Instituto Cervantes.<\/p>\n

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At 9:45 a.m., Instituto Cervantes will host\u00a0Plantadores de Historias<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(Story Planters), an\u00a0activity that invites participants to write poems and short stories on plantable papers, which are then planted on a pot to grow into a plant. This activity uniquely combines ecology and literature, making it specially engaging and meaningful.<\/p>\n

On D\u00eda del Libro, children and teens will also find their place as they enjoy a story telling session at 10:15 a.m. The story \u201cLas aventuras de Don Quijote<\/em><\/strong>\u201d (The Adventures of Don Quixote), offers a delightful first introduction to the world of Don Quijote.<\/p>\n

Libros que Importan\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>(Books That Matter) is a public book exchange where participants anonymously share books they love. Each donated book includes a personal note explaining why it holds special meaning, creating a deeper connection between readers.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Instituto Cervantes Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

As part of\u00a0D\u00eda\u00a0de\u00a0Libro, Instituto Cervantes will offer\u00a0free beginner Spanish classes<\/strong>\u00a0at 10:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Visit the Instituto Cervantes booth to join these sessions.<\/p>\n

At 12:00 p.m., theatre lovers can catch a sneak peek of Repertory Philippines\u2019 upcoming production of\u00a0Man of La Mancha<\/em><\/strong>, the Tony Award-winning musical inspired by Don Quijote. In this heartfelt adaptation, Nonie Buencamino takes on the dual roles of Don Quijote and Miguel de Cervantes, bringing the story to life with stirring music, and unforgettable moments in an exclusive early preview.<\/p>\n

The Argentinian tango performance \u201cTango para siempre<\/em><\/strong>\u201d (Tango Forever) at 12:30 p.m. will share stories through movement, with each step and gesture reflecting the joy and rhythm of literature.<\/p>\n

At 1:00 p.m., the Design Center of the Philippines will conduct hands-on\u00a0workshops on handmade paper<\/strong>, making and journal making, offering participants a creative way to craft their own unique stationary.<\/p>\n

Through the poetry recital \u201cBersong Hispano-Pinoy<\/em><\/strong>\u201d at 1:30pm, Instituto Cervantes invites poetry lovers to bring Spanish and Filipino verses to life, celebrating the beauty of the language and the art of expression.<\/p>\n

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It will be followed at 2:30 p.m. by Jazz en el parque<\/strong>, a jazz concert by two of Manila\u2019s most exciting young jazz musicians, Gabriel Lazaro and Bergan Nu\u00f1ez, who will pay their own tribute to the masters of Latin jazz.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Instituto Cervantes Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

From 3:00 p.m., Spanish language learners will have the chance to take part in an\u00a0Universitarian Yincana<\/strong>\u00a0specially designed for university students across Manila. This event will include activities such as dance, live music, quizzes, poetry creation, drawings and more.<\/p>\n

For those interested in art, Instituto Cervantes is presenting the space\u00a0Latag<\/em><\/strong>, where Urban Sketchers Manila will display their works on\u00a0D\u00eda\u00a0del\u00a0Libro, and conduct a workshop on sketching.<\/p>\n

Book lovers can look forward to book launch presentations organized by several publishers. Visitors will also have the chance to meet authors, and get their books personally signed, thanks to the collaboration of participating publishing houses.<\/p>\n

At 3.30 p.m. visitors to D\u00eda del Libro are invited to a free Latin dance<\/strong>\u00a0class, offered by\u00a0Manila SBKZ Latin Dance Festival.<\/p>\n

As gastronomy is an essential part of culture, the participants will have the chance to savor the flavors of Spanish cuisine throughout the day. Don\u2019t miss the special\u00a0Paella Gigante<\/em><\/strong> at 6:15 p.m., presented by the Sociedad Espa\u00f1ola de Beneficencia<\/em>, where the dish will be cooked live accompanied by a vibrant flamenco performance, creating a festive and immersive experience for everyone.<\/p>\n

To end the evening on a high note, Instituto Cervantes will present a live concert by a renowned Filipino reggae-band\u00a0Brownman Revival<\/strong>, starting at 8:00 p.m., followed by a lively DJ session to close D\u00eda del Libro 2026 in style. For those who want to keep the party going, there will also be\u00a0La Noche\u00a0del\u00a0Libro<\/strong><\/em> to continue enjoying music and dancing, at Electric Sala from 11:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just discovering the joy of books, the\u00a0D\u00eda\u00a0del\u00a0Libro\u00a02026 at the Instituto Cervantes de Manila is a day to celebrate the power of words to connect us with each other and to the world around us.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Instituto Cervantes Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Instituto Cervantes Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Admission to all\u00a0D\u00eda\u00a0del\u00a0Libro\u00a0activities is FREE on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis.<\/p>\n

For more information about Instituto Cervantes de Manila\u2019s D\u00eda del Libro 2026, visit the pages Dia del Libro 2026<\/a><\/strong> or Instituto Cervantes Manila’s Facebook page<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

To celebrate the World Book Day, on\u00a0Saturday April 25, 2026, from 9 am to 11 pm, Instituto Cervantes de Manila, together with the Embassy of Spain, and with the support of Ayala Land and Make it Makati, invite visitors to the Ayala Triangle Gardens for the iconic\u00a0D\u00eda\u00a0del\u00a0Libro.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":31374,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20,910,12001,11903,237,60],"tags":[12039,916,1799,11128,1798],"class_list":["post-31361","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-makati","category-ayala-triangle-gardens","category-book-festival","category-cultural-show","category-educational","category-workshops-classes-seminars","tag-ayala-triangle","tag-ayala-triangle-gardens","tag-dia-del-libro","tag-instituto-cervantes","tag-instituto-cervantes-manila"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31361","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31361"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31361\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31376,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31361\/revisions\/31376"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31374"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31361"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31361"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31361"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}