Why is the Day of the Panamanian Writer and Writer celebrated

Every April 25, the Day of the Panamanian Writer and Writer is celebrated throughout the national territory; a special date that seeks to honor the cultural work of literati; men and women from all over the country.

With the background of the Day of the Book and the Day of the Spanish Language , the Day of the Panamanian Writer and Writer closes this set of ephemeris dedicated to letters, language and language. Here we tell you why it is celebrated on April 25.

Origin of the Day of the Panamanian Writer and Writer

The Day of the Panamanian Writer and Writer is celebrated every April 25 because on this day is the anniversary of the birth of Rogelio Sinán on the Island of Taboga; a great teacher and writer of our Panamanian literature.

Therefore, as a tribute to his memory and "in order to promote a greater approach to his commitment to literature and Panama , as well as to stimulate literary creation at the highest level of excellence throughout the Central American area", the The Technological University of Panama created in 1996 an annual and permanent contest named Rogelio Sinán Central American Literature Prize, taking place for the first time in 1997.

Rogelio Sinán , who was originally called Bernardo Domínguez Alba, was an avant-garde writer who carried out his studies in Europe, for which he was involved with Dadaism, Surrealism and other "isms" that would influence his work. His best known work is The Magic Island , which refers to the island of flowers that saw him born.

He worked as a professor of Spanish at the Nido de las Águilas and of dramatic art at the University of Panama. He was also a diplomat in several countries and belonged to the Panamanian Academy of the Language. He died in 1994.