The Municipality of Concordia, through the Undersecretariat of Education, invites the entire community to the reopening of the “Paseo de Jorge Luis Borges”, which will take place next Saturday, September 7th. This space has been renovated in a joint effort with the International Jorge Luis Borges Foundation, School No. 6 Jorge Luis Borges, and various municipal areas, and seeks to honor and disseminate the legacy of the illustrious Argentine writer.
The event will begin at 5:30 PM with a lecture titled "Evaristo Carriego (1930): a turning point in Borges' literature", by Lic. Lucas Martín Adur Nobile, member and coordinator of the academic committee of the International Jorge Luis Borges Foundation. The talk will take place in the Salón de las Américas, located at 1416 Eva Perón. To participate, it is necessary to register in advance through the following link: https://forms.gle/
At 7:00 PM, the official inauguration of the "Paseo de Jorge Luis Borges" will take place at the intersection of Eva Perón and Mendiburu. This event, open to the entire community, will mark the opening of a new cultural and reading space for the residents of Concordia, reflecting the deep connection with Borges' work.
The reopening will feature the distinguished presence of Mariana Kodama, Victoria Kodama, Matías Kodama, and Lucas Adur, members of the International Jorge Luis Borges Foundation and heirs to the writer's vast cultural legacy, who will follow in the footsteps of their aunt, María Kodama, widow of the writer (1937-2023), in the administration of copyrights, the personal library, and other assets of extremely high heritage value.
The nephews and nieces of María Kodama, who was Borges' universal heir and creator of the Foundation in 1988, have assumed the responsibility of preserving and disseminating the author's immense legacy, following the path traced by their aunt. The Foundation houses the writer's library, personal objects, a newspaper archive, and a recreation of his bedroom, and now also features a display case in honor of María Kodama, with photos, medals, and her iconic round silver glasses.
The Undersecretary of Education, Prof. Carlos Gatto, expressed his enthusiasm for the visit of the Kodama family: “It is an immense honor to receive the nephews and nieces of María Kodama in Concordia. Their presence at the reopening of the Paseo de Borges not only enriches this event but also reinforces the connection between our city and the legacy of one of the most important writers in world literature. This project symbolizes a bridge between Borges' work and new generations, and having the Kodama family here is a true privilege for our community.”
Gatto also highlighted the cultural impact of this project: “The Paseo de Jorge Luis Borges will be a space for reflection, reading, and encounter with culture. We deeply appreciate the support of the International Jorge Luis Borges Foundation and all those who have worked tirelessly to make this enhancement a reality.”
This enhancement of the "Paseo de Jorge Luis Borges" symbolizes the commitment of the Municipality of Concordia to culture and education, creating spaces that foster knowledge and the encounter with our literary roots.
The event will begin at 5:30 PM with a lecture titled "Evaristo Carriego (1930): a turning point in Borges' literature", by Lic. Lucas Martín Adur Nobile, member and coordinator of the academic committee of the International Jorge Luis Borges Foundation. The talk will take place in the Salón de las Américas, located at 1416 Eva Perón. To participate, it is necessary to register in advance through the following link: https://forms.gle/
At 7:00 PM, the official inauguration of the "Paseo de Jorge Luis Borges" will take place at the intersection of Eva Perón and Mendiburu. This event, open to the entire community, will mark the opening of a new cultural and reading space for the residents of Concordia, reflecting the deep connection with Borges' work.
The reopening will feature the distinguished presence of Mariana Kodama, Victoria Kodama, Matías Kodama, and Lucas Adur, members of the International Jorge Luis Borges Foundation and heirs to the writer's vast cultural legacy, who will follow in the footsteps of their aunt, María Kodama, widow of the writer (1937-2023), in the administration of copyrights, the personal library, and other assets of extremely high heritage value.
The nephews and nieces of María Kodama, who was Borges' universal heir and creator of the Foundation in 1988, have assumed the responsibility of preserving and disseminating the author's immense legacy, following the path traced by their aunt. The Foundation houses the writer's library, personal objects, a newspaper archive, and a recreation of his bedroom, and now also features a display case in honor of María Kodama, with photos, medals, and her iconic round silver glasses.
The Undersecretary of Education, Prof. Carlos Gatto, expressed his enthusiasm for the visit of the Kodama family: “It is an immense honor to receive the nephews and nieces of María Kodama in Concordia. Their presence at the reopening of the Paseo de Borges not only enriches this event but also reinforces the connection between our city and the legacy of one of the most important writers in world literature. This project symbolizes a bridge between Borges' work and new generations, and having the Kodama family here is a true privilege for our community.”
Gatto also highlighted the cultural impact of this project: “The Paseo de Jorge Luis Borges will be a space for reflection, reading, and encounter with culture. We deeply appreciate the support of the International Jorge Luis Borges Foundation and all those who have worked tirelessly to make this enhancement a reality.”
This enhancement of the "Paseo de Jorge Luis Borges" symbolizes the commitment of the Municipality of Concordia to culture and education, creating spaces that foster knowledge and the encounter with our literary roots.