Cultural diversity: common heritage of mankind
UNESCO in its Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity states that culture is to be regarded as the set of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional features of society or a social group, and that it encompasses, in addition to art and literature, ways of life, ways of living together, value systems, traditions and beliefs.
Affirms that respect for the diversity of cultures, tolerance, dialogue and cooperation, in a climate of mutual trust and understanding, are among the best guarantors of international peace and security, aspiring to greater solidarity based on the recognition of cultural diversity, awareness of the unity of humankind and the development of cultural exchanges.
Assuming these principles, the Fundación Tres Culturas proposes a month of May dedicated to Cultural Diversity, where Mediterranean music and films made in different countries of the world come together.
Tuesday 17 May, 20:30h.
A patisserie in Tokyo
Naomi Kawase, Japan, 2014, 110 min.
Synopsis
Sentaro runs a small bakery serving dorayakis (pastries filled with red bean sauce and sweets called "an"). When an old woman, Tokue, offers to help him in his kitchen, he reluctantly agrees. But Tokue will prove to have magic in his hands when it comes to making "an". Thanks to his secret recipe, the small business begins to flourish. As time passes, Sentaro and Tokue will open their hearts to each other to reveal old wounds.
Free admission until full capacity is reached.
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