King Felipe VI presented the poet and essayist with the 2022 Cervantes Prize this Monday. Rafael Cadenas93 years old, in a traditional ceremony in the Auditorium of the University of Alcalá de Henares.
Cadenas entered, accompanied by his son Silvio. You didn’t wear the traditional morning suit that winners usually wear. and no tie, instead he wears a navy blue jacket with a shirt, gray vest, and light beige pants.
is he first Venezuelan writer to be recognized with this award It is awarded with 125,000 Euros every year by the Ministry of Culture and Sports.
Names from the world of culture and politics attended the ceremony, which was held in person and with the support of the winner after three years. not head of government Pedro Sanchez.