Ateneo de El Salvador

Last updated

Athenaeum of El Salvador
Ateneo de El Salvador
Named after Athenaeum
Founded22 September 1912;112 years ago (1912-09-22)
TypeNot-for-profit cultural institution
PurposeElevate the national culture in all its manifestations.
Headquarters San Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador
Region
El Salvador
Official language
Spanish
Website biblioteca.utec.edu.sv/sitios/ateneo/

Ateneo de El Salvador (Athenaeum of El Salvador) is a cultural, literary and artistic institution, founded in 1912 and whose headquarters are located in San Salvador. It has become a benchmark of national culture and prominent intellectuals from El Salvador have passed through it.

Contents

History

In March 1911, Salvadoran president Manuel Enrique Araujo initiated his presidential term, who gave his approval for the creation of an athenaeum. [1] The Athenaeum of El Salvador was founded on September 22, 1912 by José Dolores Corpeño, Manuel Álvarez Magaña, Jorge F. Zepeda, Armando Rodríguez Portillo, Salvador Turcios R., Salvador L. Erazo, Manuel Andino, José Burgos Cuéllar, J. Fernando Chávez, Manuel Masferrer C., Miguel Ángel García, J. Antonio Irías, Augusto Castro, Joaquín Serra (h), Juan Gomar and Abraham Ramírez Peña, choosing José Dolores Corpeño as provisional president, [2] [1] with the purpose of "elevate the national culture in all its manifestations". [3]

On December 1, 1912, the Ateneo magazine was created, which collects much of the cultural work of the institution and the intellectual contributions of its members.

On November 15, 1974, the Athenaeum inaugurated its own building in the country's Government Center.

On November 22, 2007, the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador declared the Athenaeum "Distinguished Cultural Institution of El Salvador" for "its prolific cultural work for the benefit of the enhancement of our Homeland". [4]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mexican literature</span> Literature written or related to Mexico

Mexican literature stands as one of the most prolific and influential within Spanish-language literary traditions, alongside those of Spain and Argentina. This rich and diverse tradition spans centuries, encompassing a wide array of genres, themes, and voices that reflect the complexities of Mexican society and culture. From ancient indigenous myths to contemporary urban narratives, Mexican literature serves as a poignant reflection of the nation's essence, inviting readers to explore its rich history, diverse culture, and collective aspirations.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ateneo Puertorriqueño</span> Cultural institution in Puerto Rico founded in 1876

The Ateneo Puertorriqueño is a cultural institution in Puerto Rico. Founded on April 30, 1876, it has been called Puerto Rico's oldest cultural institution, however, it is actually its third oldest overall and second culturally, after the Bar Association of Puerto Rico and the Casino of Mayagüez.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Casa Presidencial (El Salvador)</span> Official residence of the President of El Salvador

Casa Presidencial, or "Presidential House" in the Spanish language, is the President of El Salvador's official residence and his offices.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">José Matías Delgado</span> Salvadoran independence leader and Political Chief

José Matías Delgado y de León was a Salvadoran priest and doctor known as El Padre de la Patria Salvadoreña.

The Mexican Youth Athenaeum, later known as the Athenaeum of Mexico, was a Mexican civil association founded on October 28, 1909 with the purpose of working in favor of culture and art, by means of organization public meetings and debates. Born as a response of a generation of young intellectuals who in the decline of the rule of President Porfirio Díaz set a series of criticisms to determinism and mechanism set by the Comtian and Spencerian positivism as the development model of Porfirio Díaz's administration and the group of the científicos. Through a series of conferences and different cultural efforts they activated a reflexive awareness on education. It was an association of intellectuals, primarily writers and philosophers. Most of the members were indeed young and came to represent a new generation of Mexican scholars, reacting specifically against positivism and its prevalence in the ideology of the regime of Dictator Porfirio Diaz. The group sought a revindication of the humanities as the center of cultural creation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Salvadoran literature</span>

Salvadoran literature is primary literature written in El Salvador. Salvadoran literature is primary written in Spanish and in other languages like English.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1915 Salvadoran presidential election</span>

Presidential elections were held in El Salvador on 12 January 1915. Carlos Meléndez Ramirez was the only candidate, and was elected unopposed.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ateneo de Sevilla</span> Cultural association in Spain

The Ateneo de Sevilla, originally called Excursions Ateneo and Society, is a cultural association in Seville, Spain which was founded in 1887 by Dr. Manuel Gaudencio Sales y Ferrèr. It became prominent in the early 20th century and was known for its meetings of the Generation of '27.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Macarena Gómez</span> Spanish actress (born 1978)

Macarena Gómez Traseira is a Spanish actress. She became known for her many roles in fantasy and horror films. From 2007 to 2020, she played the iconic role of Lola in the television series La que se avecina.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ateneo de Madrid</span> Historic site in Madrid, Spain

The Ateneo de Madrid is a private cultural institution located in the capital of Spain that was founded in 1835. Its full name is Ateneo Científico, Literario y Artístico de Madrid.

<i>Dawn Breaks, Which Is No Small Thing</i> 1989 Spanish film

Dawn Breaks, Which Is No Small Thing is a 1989 Spanish surrealist comedy film written and directed by José Luis Cuerda. It has attained cult film status.

A fondo was a Spanish television interview program hosted by Joaquín Soler Serrano that was broadcast on La Primera Cadena of Televisión Española from 1976 until 1981.

Events in the year 1998 in Mexico.

<i>El ministerio del tiempo</i> Spanish television series (2015–2020)

El ministerio del tiempo is a Spanish fantasy television series created by Javier and Pablo Olivares and produced by Onza Partners and Cliffhanger for Radiotelevisión Española (RTVE). It premiered on 24 February 2015 on La 1 of Televisión Española (TVE). The series follows the exploits of an investigative team in the fictional Ministry of Time, which deals with incidents caused by time travel that can cause changes to the present day.

References

  1. 1 2 "Ateneo de El Salvador celebra su centenario". La Prensa Gráfica (in European Spanish). September 28, 2012. Archived from the original on October 24, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  2. "Acta de Fundación de Ateneo". Technological University of El Salvador's Library. Archived from the original on October 24, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  3. "¿Quienes somos?". Technological University of El Salvador's Library. Archived from the original on October 24, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  4. Anuario Legislativo 2007-2008 (PDF). San Salvador, El Salvador: Legislative Assembly Publications. 2017. p. 711. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 23, 2020. Retrieved June 21, 2020.