The Institute organized different activities that took place between 11:00 local time (1000GTM) and 19:00 local time (1800GTM) aimed at promoting Chinese culture and language among the inhabitants of Madrid.
Isabel Cervera, director of Confucius Institute in Madrid, told Xinhua that the number of students was increasing, highlighting that students not only learn language but also Chinese culture, ancient and modern.
"Step by step http://www.penguinsauthority.com/authentic-matt-murray-penguins-jersey/ , Madrid inhabitants are not only getting closer to the teaching and learning of Chinese language ... but also learning about the ancient and traditional culture and the contemporary culture, which is especially interesting for the youngest," she said.
People from different ages took part in the celebration on Saturday, such as Lucia, who is 10 years old and is learning Chinese. "I am doing Chinese classes and my teacher told me there is a party so I come every year http://www.penguinsauthority.com/authentic-matt-hunwick-penguins-jersey/ ," she told Xinhua while painting a mask.