This thematic night at the Institut Francais of Valencia invited all young readers and their parents alike to embark on a poetical journey to explore the world of literature with all their senses.

New children’s books written in different languages were presented by the international bookshop Leolo and the Dutch writer Christa Brokke introduced her personalised book “Buddy Fish”. In addition, all children from the age of four onwards were given the opportunity to discover and experiment literature thanks to a series of workshop activities and the animated reading of the story “Murcièlagos en la biblioteca” by Brian Lies. This latter part was brought to you by the association Contarte with the support of the publishing company editorial Juventud. And of course there were also be some culinary specialities inspired by Alice in Wonderland´s famous tea society.

Impressions of the event.

On 30 May 2010, RECREATURA participated in an intercultural fair organised by the Valencian NGO Jarit. The event aimed at raising awareness on an intercultural co-existence and the rights that all citizens have regardless of their juridicial situation.

A wide range of information and educational activities were offered including African dance, henna, capoeira, masks from around the world, storytelling, caligraphy, debates, exhibitions, dance and music performances; as well as international culinary specialities.
RECREATURA participated with a stand in this event.

You always wanted to learn how to recognise a good wine and be able to describe its taste with a thousand metaphors, just like in the movies? Well, your chance has come at last! On 15 May 2010, Luis Palomar Stasny and Boni Cambón, owners of the Bodega Vinostrum, located at the Mercado de Mosen Soréll, Calle Corona, Valencia, prepared a two-hour introductory course for friends and members of RECREATURA which introduce us to the world of Valencian wines, its aroma, colour and different production methods.

There also served some Vegetarian tapas to accompany the wines to complete this unique Valencian culinary experience!

On 13 March 2010, we organised a guided tour to the exhibition “Cartografías de la creatividad: 100% valencianos‚ accompanied by the curator of the exhibition Rafael Gil and our President and art curator Anne-Marie Melster.

Cartografías de la creatividad: 100% valencianos was opened on 12 February 2010 at the Centre del Carme and was closed on 2 May. During these three months, visitors were given the opportunity to make themselves familiar with the latest tendencies of contemporary art in Valencia. More than 200 works by 100 artists born in the Valencian Community occupy 2500 square metres exhibition space in the old convent.

Renowned designers such as Culdesac, Odosdesign and Mario Ruiz were among among the participating artists. During the visit, we were given the opportunity to exchange with the Sevillan artist Javier Velasco, currently residing in Valencia, whose spectacular work “Una lluvia de lágrimas” was placed at the cupula of the exhibition hall. Tears of glass were hanging in different heights from the ceiling, which made it impossible to capture it on a photo. This installation could be found in the “Work in progress” area, next to works of Anna Talens, Alvaro Tamarit, Ernesto Casero, Moisés Mahiques, Alex Francés or Nuria Fuster.

With the heat around and many of our members travelling in July and August, we decided to take a break to recharge our batteries and return with full energy in September.

Until then we would like to wish you a nice summer rest.

Best wishes from the RECREATURA team

The event will take place at the gallery Color Elefante (calle Sevilla, 26, Ruzafa) starting at 8pm. This time you do not have to bring your own glass!

The meeting is not only open to our members, but also to our friends and other people interested in RECREATURA. They can participate as “observers” without any voting rights in the General Assembly. Please confirm your participation by email: info(aruba)recreatura.com

On 23 February 2010, we organised our first General Assembly at the Gallery Color Elefante in Ruzafa, closing officially our activities and budget 2009 and electing our Governing Board. Of course it was also time to celebrate our first anniversary with a delicious birthday cake and some local cava.

As always our photographer Benoit Puissant prepared a short video presentation giving you some impressions of this celebration event.

Our first event on 2 February 2010 consisted of a charity concert at the Palau de la Música featuring the Valencian choir Cambra Amalthea which was organised in cooperation with the NGO ARTS, cultura y desarrollo (culture and development). ARTS was set up about a year ago with the goal to foster sustainable development in Mali through the use of culture and cultural events.

The concert bore the title “20 years of playing music” marking Amalthea’s 20th anniversary. Numerous key artists and choirs contributed to this unique event, including Los Pequeños Cantores from Valencia, the choirs “Navarro Reverter” from Valencia and “Cantarella Jovenalla” from Rafelbunyol; Jesús Salvador “Chapi” (percussion), Juan de la Rubia (organ), Marisol Boullosa (soprano), Luis Vicente (baritone) and the renowned conductors Simon Carrington, co-foundor of the King’s Singers and former professor at the University of Yale, and √âva Kollár, Hungarian expert in choir music. They interpreted “Five Flower Songs” by Britten, “Pange Lingua” by Kodaly and “L’Homme Armé” by the Valencian composer and conductor David Gálvez Pintado who was also present.

The benefits of the concert were used to support various projects with homeless children in Bamako (Mali).

Other partner organisations of the event were the Palau de la Música which provided the premises for free as well as the Instituto Internacional de Música Ibérica.

Our first event on 2 February 2010 consists of a charity concert at the Palau de la Música featuring the Valencian choir Cambra Amalthea which will be organised in cooperation with the NGO ARTS, cultura y desarrollo (culture and development). ARTS was set up about a year ago with the goal to foster sustainable development in Mali through the use of culture and cultural events.

The concert bears the title “20 years of playing music‚Äú marking Amalthea”s 20th anniversary. Numerous key artists and choirs will contribute to this unique event, including Los Peque√±os Cantores from Valencia, the choirs ‚ÄúNavarro Reverter‚Äù from Valencia and ‚ÄúCantarella Jovenalla‚Äù from Rafelbunyol; Jesús Salvador ‚ÄúChapi‚Äù (percussion), Juan de la Rubia (organ), Marisol Boullosa (soprano), Luis Vicente (baritone) and the renowned conductors Simon Carrington, co-foundor of the King¬¥s Singers and former professor at the University of Yale, and √âva Kollár, Hungarian expert in choir music. They will interpret “Five Flower Songs‚Äú by Britten, “Pange Lingua‚Äú by Kodaly and “L”Homme Armé‚Äú by the Valencian composer and conductor David Gálvez Pintado who will also be present.

The tickets (5‚Ǩ) for the concert can already be purchased at the Palau de la Música as well as in Servientrada. The benefits will be used to support various projects with homeless children in Bamako.

Other partner organisations of the event are the Palau de la Música which will provide the premises for free as well as the Instituto Internacional de Música Ibérica.

We look forward to seeing you at the concert and would like to remind you also that our General Assembly will take place at the end of February/beginning of March. More detailed information to follow soon.

Best regards,
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We wish you a happy and creative New Year.

Our team will soon be back with new projects. We are currently preparing our General Assembly and One Year Celebration event. More information will be available on our website soon.

We look forward to seeing you at one of our events in 2010!

Your RECREATURA Team