Opening of the 21st European Cultural Days: Catalonia

Welcome by Elisabeth Tietmeyer, Director of the Museum of European Cultures


Speakers:

• Marion Ackermann, President of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation
  
• Pascual Navarro, Ambassador of Spain to Germany
  
• Marie Kapretz, Delegate of the Government of Catalonia to Germany
  
• Eduard Bech i Vila, Director of the Museu de l'Empordà (Figueres)
  
• Jana Wittenzellner, Deputy Director of the Museum of European Cultures
  

The artists will be present.


Following the opening, the Duo Magari, consisting of Liv Hallum (diatonic accordion) and Ivan Garriga (violin), will perform their own compositions and arrangements, inspired by traditional Pyrenean music and dance, bringing Catalan sound culture to the MEK with their danceable repertoire.


In cooperation with the Representation of the Government of Catalonia in Germany and with the kind support of the Ramon Llull Institute.


Weather permitting, the event will take place in the museum garden.


Admission is free. No registration required.