What an unforgettable evening we had at the Iberoamerican Carnaval Night!
The evening was filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and lively entertainment. From the first beat of the music to the last dance step, every moment was a celebration of diversity and community spirit.
Guests tasted all the Iberoamerican flavours from all our friends from the DMV area who celebrated with us. As the music played, the dance floor came alive with great performances and rhythms full of life, bringing people together to celebrate.
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters!
Your incredible contributions made this event possible, and we couldn't have done it without you. Your commitment to fostering cultural connection and community engagement is truly appreciated.
Celebrate International Women's day with Nano at the Gala Hispanic Theatre in Washington D.C.
Enjoy this live presentation filled with heart, soul, and fun. Named part of the new generation of Chilean singers and song-writers, Nano and his special connection with the audience will capture you with his way with the guitar and stories that enrapture with a significant message.
Around the world, listeners sing along to his performances with his voice full of emotion and truth.
"The virtuosity of Stern’s guitar does these songs the justice they deserve" - Sebastian Bustamante-Brauning.
March 8th @ 8 pm
Gala Hispanic Theatre 3333 14th St. NW Washington, D.C.
Spanish Young Music Talents (SYMT) is the new program of the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. As part of his participation in the Spanish Young Music Talents program, Albert Coronado will perform works from a varied period of classical music in an exclusive performance at the Spanish Cultural Center. He will perform alongside pianist Ga Young Lee.
Coronado has received awards in competitions like Jugend Musiziert, the Barcelona String Competition, and the Cecil Aronowitz Competition. He has performed as a soloist in Spain and collaborated with orchestras such as the OBC and the Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester. Since 2020, he has served as the principal viola of the Gran Teatre del Liceu Symphony Orchestra.
March 18th @ 6:30 pm
Spain Arts and Culture 2801 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
This year’s edition of Spanish Cinema Now + presents a selection of new films that reflect the breadth of styles and talents at work in Spain today, including both established auteurs and emerging filmmakers from the international festival scene. This series is the lead-up to the Spanish Cinema Now festival, coming up in June.
One love by Isabel Coixet
Upon settling in the countryside village of La Escapa, Nat accepts a disturbing proposal by neighbour Andreas, paving the way for a self-consuming passion.
In Spanish with English subtitles.
Post-screening Q&A with Spanish screenwriter Laura Ferrero.
March 27th @ 6:30 pm
Spain Arts and Culture 2801 16th St NW, Washington DC, 20009
“Why did you come to the United States?” That is the first question on the intake questionnaire for undocumented children who cross the border alone.” This is how it begins “The Lost Children- A Piece in 20 Questions” is a documentary theatrical monologue adapted from the Spanish version of “Tell Me How It Ends: an Essay in Forty Questions” (Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award) by Valeria Luiselli, based on her experiences working as a volunteer translator for migrant children seeking legal representation.
March 7th @ 7:00 pm
Approaching her thirties, a passionate yet failing actress embarks on an impulsive road trip to reunite with her eternal—almost boyfriend—convinced that this person is the love of her life and the solution to finally boost her artistic career. Along the way, she'll undergo a crisis that leads her to question why she can't manage to be happy, book a leading role, find love, and stop striving to be the flawless, the perfect girl society might have wished for. In the midst of this emotional whirlwind, an unexpected message will lead her to make a life or death decision.
March 8th @ 6:00 pm
Mexican Cultural Institute 2829 16th St NW, Washington DC, 20009
On February the Mexican Cultural Institute welcomed these two exhibitions which give a taste of two beautiful and rich regions of Mexico.
Interwoven by Hillary Steel
Depicting how people and their stories can pave the way for tradition and culture to become a symbol of heritage. Like fine threads in a rebozo, people are interconnected with their differences and love for ikat.
Follow Steel in her way through learning and falling for art in textile a little more with every piece.
Oaxaca Central
In collaboration with the Chrysler Museum of Art, the Mexican Cultural Institute extends the Museum's exhibition of the approximately one hundred pieces that show the diverse art scene of Oaxaca sending different messages from beauty in everyday's life to protest on the streets. Contemporary and custom go hand in hand in this little taste of Oaxaca.
Mexican Cultural Institute 2829 16th St NW, Washington, DC, 20009
The Tenango Pride Flag is back with new sessions on March 8th and 22nd.
Be a part of the Tenango embroidery community and join our friends for a cup of coffee and take a dive into this once-in-a-lifetime project.
If you haven't finished your piece, go and have the teachers take a look at your embroidery!
No need for new registration.
Kit cost $35.00 USD
Mexican Cultural Institute 2829 16th St NW, Washington, DC, 20009
Book Presentation
The Mexican Cultural Institute presents "Benito Juárez Fights for Justice" by Beatriz Gutiérrez Hernández. In this beautifully illustrated book, we follow Benito Juárez's path from his childhood in rural Oaxaca to his term as President of México.
Beatriz is the illustrator of Dreams from Many Rivers, written by Margarita Engle, and Desert Song, written by Laekan Zea Kemp. Her debut picture book Benito Juárez Fights for Justice earned her an Ezra Jack Keats Honor.
Get the little ones acquainted with he story of the creator of the Reform Laws in México.
March 21st @ 12:00 pm
The Mexican Cultural Institute 2829 16th St NW Washington, DC, 20009
RSVP vsalinas@instituteofmexicodc.org
The Ibero-American Cultural Attachés Association (Asociación de Agregados Culturales Iberoamericanos, AACIA) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Its mission is to promote the culture, traditions, and artists from Latin America, Spain, and Portugal. The proceeds of this event will support the activities carried out by the Ibero-American Culture program throughout the year.
We work actively to build bridges and strengthen cooperation ties between our countries and the United States, reaching a wide and varied audience through cultural activities and media outreach.
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