¡Hola a todos!
The Latin America Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence (Latin America CAPE) has put together a fantastic line-up of events across New Zealand to celebrate Aotearoa Spanish Language week. From the 14th to the 20th of August, let’s speak Spanish! Whether you are a native speaker, and advance learner or just beginning your language journey, these events are a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of el español.
Journal Toitoi: Latin-American special issue
With this interactive and multilingual app in English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese you can taste the vibrant Latin American culture through the eyes of young artists and writers.
Introductory language workshop
Year 12 and 13 high school Spanish students are welcome to attend this free language workshop.
- Wednesday, 16 August 2023. 9.15- 1pm.
- Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington
Quiz night and karaoke at El Barrio
Come to test your knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world in this family-friendly event.
- Sunday, 20 August 2023
- 4pm
Sing with your heart and passion your favourites songs in Spanish!
- Thursday, 17 August 2023
- 9pm
Brought to you by El Barrio and Club Latino
Documentary screening of Los Jaivas: todos juntos.
Get ready to be mesmerised by the musical adventure of this legendary Chilean rock band.
- Friday, 18 August 2023. 5.30 pm.
- Memorial Theatre, Student Union Building, Victoria University.
Poetry competition, Given Words from Spain, 2023
Calling all poets and wordsmiths! Write a poem with 5 given words from Seville, Spain. For more information visit NZGivenWords
Bilingual story time
Bring the whole whanau and join us for a heart-warming story time in Spanish and English
- Tuesday, 15 August. 10:30 am
- Te Māhanga Karori Library. 247 Karori Road
For a complete schedule of events, resources, and further updates, please, visit the website: Aotearoa Language Week 2023
¡Nos vemos en Aotearoa Spanish Language Week! 
