Hellenic Foundation for Culture
- Hellenic Foundation for Culture
The Hellenic Foundation for Culture (Greek: Ελληνικό Ίδρυμα Πολιτισμού) is a cultural and aducational orgnization, based in Greece (Athens), which aim at promoting Greek language and Greek culture.
Identity
The goal of the Hellenic Foundation for Culture is to promote Greek culture and disseminate the Greek language throughout the world. It was founded in 1992. It has created Branches in Odessa, Alexandria and Berlin, and there are Offices of Representatives in London, Moscow, Vienna, Brussels, Washington and Beijing. In 2008, it is planned to found Hellenic Houses of Culture in Melbourne, Trieste, Belgrade, Bucharest, Tirana and Sofia. Among its activities, the Foundation offers lessons in the Greek language, organises cultural events, publishes books and has public libraries in the Branches.
ee also
* Center for the Greek language
* Alliance française
* British Council
* Confucius Institute
* Goethe-Institut
* Instituto Camões
* Instituto Caro y Cuervo
* Instituto Cervantes
* Japan Foundation
* Società Dante Alighieri
External links
* [http://www.hfc.gr/ Hellenic Foundation for Culture (Official Website)]
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