The annual Don Quijote Read-a-Thon is a day we gather in Balboa Park to honor the most celebrated Spanish author of the 17th century and father of the modern novel, Miguel de Cervantes. On this day, his immortal work, "Don Quijote de La Mancha," with the unforgettable characters, Don Quijote and Sancho Panza, is read in a public forum by San Diego middle and high school students, as well as members of the community who wish to participate. We complement the public reading of the novel with paella?the Spanish dish par excellence?as well as with Spanish music, dance and art. It is a lovely day to celebrate Spanish culture and literature.
The Read-a-Thon is organized and sponsored by the San Diego/Alcal? Sister Cities Society with the collaboration of the House of Spain. Of the 16 sister cities to San Diego, Alcal? de Henares is San Diego?s sister city in Spain and is the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes. On this day we celebrate both our sister city and its favorite son whose contribution to Western literature is unsurpassed.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
International Cottages
Balboa Park
2294 Pan American Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101
Saturday, February 24 - 10:00 AM
The Read-a-Thon is organized and sponsored by the San Diego/Alcal? Sister Cities Society with the collaboration of the House of Spain. Of the 16 sister cities to San Diego, Alcal? de Henares is San Diego?s sister city in Spain and is the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes. On this day we celebrate both our sister city and its favorite son whose contribution to Western literature is unsurpassed.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
International Cottages
Balboa Park
2294 Pan American Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101
Saturday, February 24 - 10:00 AM
