A Celebration of the Bicentenary of the Spanish Liberal Constitution LA PEPA October 23, 2012

The Consulate General of Spain in New York presents a celebration of the 1812 Spanish Constitution, loosely known as La Pepa, at the Queen Sophia Spanish Institute, 684 Park Avenue, NYC on October 23, 2012. Doors open at 6pm with a panel discussion beginning at 6:15pm, followed by a concert at 8pm and cocktails at 8:30pm. To attend, RSVP by email aux2@spainculturenewyork.org.

The panel discussion will feature Eduardo Garrigues, writer, historian and Consul General of Spain in Puerto Rico; Gabriel Paquette, Assistant Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University; Janis Tomlinson, Director of Museums at the University of Delaware; and be moderated by playwright Inigo Ramirez de Haro. The panelists will discuss the 1812 Spanish Constitution, La Pepa, as the starting point of the difficult relationship between Liberals and Absolutists in Spain, and the life of the painter Francisco de Goya as an example of these political divisions of the time. The panel will also explore the relationship of this historical document with the French, American and Latin American Constitutions.

Following the panel discussion, Rafael Lamas will introduce and conduct a musical repertory that will explore the music of the time and some of the topics discussed during the panel. For more information visit www.spainculturenewyork.com.

This event is part of a series of programs developed by Spanish organizations worldwide to commemorate the bicentenary of the Spanish Constitution.

ABOUT SPAIN CULTURE NEW YORK – CONSULATE GENERAL OF SPAIN
Spain Culture New York is the Cultural Office of the Consulate General of Spain in New York City and belongs to Spain Arts & Culture: the network of organizations supporting Spain's culture and language in the US. This network promotes culture and art, and strives to strengthen bilateral cultural, artistic and academic exchanges.

This cultural network also presents many arts programs - featuring dance, music, visual arts, literature, humanities, architecture, and design - in a variety of venues, also in collaboration with relevant American entities throughout the country.

Official Website: http://www.spainculturenewyork.com