Social Program
Opening Ceremony followed by a Welcome Reception at the congress venue
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 – 19:00
The opening ceremony will start at 19:00. After a brief welcome during the opening act, all registered participants and registered accompanying persons will be offered a welcome cocktail at the congress venue facilities. It will be an great occasion to meet with other participants and exchange first impressions.
All participants will have the opportunity to enjoy a great concert given by the folk group Berrugüeto during the opening ceremony.
Congress Dinner and Tour to the historical Monastery of Aciveiro
Friday, May 15, 2009 – 19:30
The In the year 1135, as a result of the proclamation of the Galician king Alfonso VIIas the emperor, and thanks to his own donations and privileges, the construction of Santa Maria de Aciveiro starts. The Monastery was incorporated to the Cister around the year 1170.
The Monument is situated very near to the route of the Lérez bridges, and it is very close to the environmental protection zone of Sierra de Candán.
It keeps the architectonical structure exactly following the guidelines of the Cister; around the cloister the different premises are distributed: kitchen, refectorium, scriptorium, meeting room of the monks, cells of the monks, stables…
Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful Galician dinner and share a few hours with other participants at this historical monument.
Buses for the Congress Dinner will depart from the Congress Venue main entrance at 19:30. Please do not forget to bring your dinner tickets.
Closing Ceremony
Saturday, May 16, 2009 – 13:30
Other Receptions