Every Friday from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM a new ‘’ Basin Book Club for Foreigners ‘’ happens in the Municipal Library ‘’Antonio Lloret Bastidas ,’’ located on Gran Colombia and Benigno Malo. Ecuadorain history, culture and local literature are some of the topics discussed. Along the way, particpants learn a side of the Spanish language they might not have stuided in their classes. “Reading is the best channel to overcome the walls that prevent cultures from getting to know each other and live together in a permanent feedback exercise”, said Juan Neira, the person responsible for the launch of…
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