The National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS) will host its Latin Nights III from June 12 to 23, 2023 at the National Library, Abercromby Streets, Port of Spain.

Latin Nights is a celebration of Latin American and Spanish culture, arts and cuisine. The programme, which was first held in 2017, is intended to bridge cultural divides by providing an insight into the culture, literature, poetry and films of our Spanish-speaking community resident in Trinidad and Tobago. This programme is in alignment with NALIS’ mandate to facilitate the educational, cultural and social development of the people of Trinidad and Tobago.

This year, the embassies of Argentina, Chile, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Spain and Venezuela will be participating. At the formal launch on Monday June 12 at 6:30 pm, the Latin Nights’ Exhibition, featuring artefacts from the nine participating countries, will be unveiled in the Rotunda of the National Library. Also on that night, a renowned Panamanian Jazz Singer, who will be brought in by the Embassy of Panama, will perform.

From June 12 and throughout the duration of the festival, the embassy of Peru will present the photographic exhibition of the Inca Road Network, “Qapac Ñan” in the News Media Room, ground floor of the building.

A list of the other activities throughout the festival follow:

ARGENTINE FILM – June 13

"The Argentine film "RAPADO" will be screened. This emblematic film is relevant in connection to the 40 years of democracy in the country. A refined handmade "Gaucho Silverware" Exhibition will be displayed during the Latin Nights."

DANCE, DRUMS AND SPOKEN WORD – June 14

The Embassy of Venezuela will showcase a rich variety of regional dances:
La Burriquita, Drums, Salsa as well as a Spoken Word Artist from the Venezuelan Plains.

DOCUMENTARY FILM, PRODUCT TASTING AND VOCALISTS – June 15

The Embassy of the Dominican Republic will present its documentary film titled "No me conoces" by Nashla Bogaer. This is a documentary about Dominican identity, prejudice and fear. Guests are invited to taste popular Dominican liquor and enjoy Dominican music.

CULTURAL PRESENTATION AND FILM – June 16 - The Embassy of Cuba presents “Casino”, a dance wheel of typical Cuban dance. Also enjoy the presentation of the song of the bolero genre titled "Dos Gardenias" and a Cuban film titled “Esteban.”

CONCERT AND FLAMENCO DANCE – June 17

The Embassy of Spain presents in concert, guitarist Stephan Roach and Flamenco dancing.

MEXICAN FILM – June 21

The Embassy of Mexico presents the feature film titled "Güeros" (filmmaker Alonso Ruizpalacios; Golden Bear for Best First Feature at the Berlin International Film Festival and Horizontes Award at the San Sebastian Film Festival; main character, Tenoch Huerta).

CHILEAN DOCUMENTARY FILM – June 22

The Embassy of Chile will present the documentary, “Villa Olimpica” about the 1970s exile of Chilean and Argentines in Mexico. It describes the experience of children of the time, growing up in Mexico and having to return to their countries of origin.

For the exact times and locations of the events, visit www.nalis.gov.tt.