The Instituto Cervantes Manchester has been supporting ¡Viva! Since its beginning in 1995.
Instituto Cervantes is a public institution that promote Spanish language teaching and knowledge of the cultures of Spanish speaking countries throughout the world. Because studying Spanish means more than just knowing the language, the Instituto Cervantes offers a wide range of cultural activities to complement their courses: Spanish and Latin American evenings, food and wine tasting, theatre, films, talks, lectures, exhibitions and concerts. And you can also get a fantastic amount of resources (including films) from their excellent library.
Cornerhouse is delighted to be partnering with ¡Viva! sponsors Corona Extra. Corona Extra is imported by Wells & Young's and is the best-selling Mexican beer in the world. It is also the world's fourth best-selling brand and is available in over 150 countries. Its history goes back to 1925, when it was first produced in the Modelo Brewery in Mexico City making Corona Extra the ideal partner to celebrate Mexican art and culture during ¡Viva! 2010.
¡Viva! accomodation sponsor occupies a landmark site on the new Piccadilly Place development, with unrivalled transport connections throughout the city. Only 10 mins walk from Cornerhouse, City Inn Manchester is a welcoming, custom-made alternative to traditional Manchester hotels and includes an award winning reastaurant, great lounge and bar and hotel rooms designed with absolute consideration for your comfort.