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Catalan Institute of America, Inc. is a
non-profit organization with more than 500 members, headquartered
in the city of New York. Its mission is to celebr ate
and promote the Catalan language and culture in the United
States.
One of the main objectives of
the Catalan Institute of America is to serve as the meeting
point for everyone who has an interest in the Catalan language
and culture. In addition, its members are motivated by a desire
to share their unique heritage with their friends and partners
in the U.S.
Since its inception, the Catalan
Institute of America has been instrumental in:
- Promoting the Catalan culture in North America.
- Facilitating members’ contacts and
their collaboration in matters of legal and fiscal services,
lodging and housing, and U.S. residence.
- Encouraging membership and strengthening
partnerships.
- Pursuing resources and services in Catalan
for its members & their families and friends.
In fact, the organization celebrates
important Catalan traditions such as Sant Jordi (April 23)
- Catalonia’s tradition designated by UNESCO as the
World Book and Copyright Day-, Sant Joan (June 24), La Diada
-the National Day of Catalonia- (September 11), and La Castanyada
/ Tot Sants (The Day of the Dead) (November 1). Furthermore,
it organizes informal gatherings to support and cherish the
famous Catalan soccer team, Futbol Club Barcelona. The latest
cultural undertaking is the exploration of theater in Catalan;
a first play performance will take place in the near future.
Finally, the Catalan Institute of America is devoted to support
Catalan -related cultural events in New York. These include
lectures, book presentations, exhibitions, and concerts.
The Institute also works with
local organizations and contributes to making a difference
in various neighborhoods and communities. For example, a book
drive was recently organized for the NY homeless living with
HIV or AIDS. Moreover, the Institute hosted fund raising events
for the United Nations tsunami victims relief fund and for
the Red Cross Katrina victims relief effort.
The organization is rapidly
growing and expanding thanks to the many contributions made
by its members and their affiliates. Membership is currently
free and allows members to access an electronic mailing list
forum where they can post information, ask questions, provide
support, give suggestions, and disseminate news. This electronic
forum encourages members to become active participants and
share their thoughts and feelings. As a result, this electronic
forum has provided and continues to provide members with a
sense of belonging to a very special and exciting community.
Finally, recent developments
have empowered the Catalan Institute of American. The Institute
- incorporated by the New York State Department of Education
last year - is now working to be recognized as a tax-exempt
corporation. In addition, a formal petition was recently issued
to the Government of Catalonia so that the Institute adopts
the status of ‘Catalan Casal’. These developments
and prospective accomplishments will bring exciting opportunities
for growth, collaboration, integration, and dissemination.
New members and volunteers are
cordially welcome. Thank you for your support. Do not hesitate
to contact the Board of Directors with your suggestions at
www.friendsofcatalonia.com
Catalan-Speaking
Areas.
The Catalan language,
with all its variants, is spoken by ten million people in
Europe. It is the official language in the country of Andorra
and in several Autonomous Communities in Spain such as Catalonia
(with its four provinces: Barcelona, Tarragona, Lleida, and
Girona); Valencia (with its three provinces: Castelló
de la Plana, Valencia, and Alacant); and the Balearic Islands
(with its five islands: Majorca, Menorca, Eivissa, Formentera,
and Cabrera). In addition, the Catalan language is spoken
in some parts of the Autonomous Community of Aragon, in Spain,
the Department of Pyrénées Orientales, in France,
and the town of Alghero in Sardinia, Italy.
Rockefeller
Center Plaza
P.O. Box 3760
New York, NY 10185-3760
Celebrating
Catalan culture in the United States.
Centre Nacionalista Català de Nova York
Inaugural
Ball 1923-24 Season
November 10, 1923
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