Galician: a language with its own voice
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Instituto Cervantes New Delhi participates once again in the New Delhi World Book Fair, in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain in India and Turespaña. On the occasion of Spain-India Dual Year 2026, Spain figures as the focus country for the fair.
The fair, which will be held from January 10 -18, will also host a conference, presented by hispanist and professor Vikash Kumar Singh, which aims to introduce the Galician language and literature to the audience, through a friendly first step into the language—its sounds, simple greetings, and the special place it holds in the hearts of its speakers.
A quick journey through Galician literature, highlighting two beloved poets, Rosalía de Castro and Manuel María, will be presented followed by a reading of short excerpts from their poems, translated into Hindi, that explore themes of homeland, emotion, and resilience. This conference will serve as a unique opportunity for the audience to broaden their knowledge of a rich and diverse language, and to reflect on its role in cultural identity.
