16 July 2007
Luanda — A Portuguese Language Centre named "Uanhenga Xitu", linked to the Higher Institute of Educational Sciences (ISCED), was Monday inaugurated, here, in honour of the Angolan writer and National Assembly deputy, Mendes de Carvalho.
The centre, located at Magistério Primário Institute has a reading and research room. It will be used by undergraduates, postgraduates, holders of masters, as well as students from Magistério Primário Institute, including other members of the society.
It is an initiative of ISCED and Camões Portuguese Institute, which passed through various phases and difficulties to find an adequate space.
At the opening ceremony in which the Culture minister, Boaventura Cardoso, and the Portuguese Ambassador to Angola, Francisco Ribeiro Telles, were present, the honoured writer thanked Agostinho Neto University and the Camões Institute.
According to Uanhenga Xitu, with this initiative, he feels more delighted to continue with his literary career to open minds and be present in the lives of various generations, from students to others who are interested.
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