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Links of Interest
Situated in what was once the heart of the Bubi Kingdom, the Moka Wildlife Center (MWC), is the on-island research headquarters of the BBPP. Since acquired in 2005, the BBPP has transformed the property into a field station, eco-tourist lodge, and an example of a rural, yet comfortable and sustainable, alternative lifestyle to the bustling city life of Malabo. http://bioko3.info/ecotourism/mwc_visit/ The stories for the Bioko Island Book Series were cultivated from her experiences with the amazing wildlife, her interaction with the good people of Bioko, and her work with BBPP. The series, a collection of delightful and thought provoking reads for both children and adults; was created to foster an appreciation for the natural world and stress the importance of good conservation practices. http://www.biokobooks.com/ The world famous Apollo Theater is so much more than a historic landmark - it is a source of pride and a symbol of the brilliance of American artistic accomplishment. With its rich history and continued significance, the Apollo Theater, considered the bastion of African-American culture and achievement, is one of the most fascinating chronicles in American history. http://www.apollotheater.org/ The Círculo de Bellas Artes of Madrid (CBA) is a private, not-for-profit cultural institution. Ever since it was set up in 1880, it has played a major role of international scope in the field of cultural creation and diffusion. The Círculo de Bellas Artes is a major multidisciplinary centre with one of the most active cultural programmes in Madrid. It has exhibition rooms, a cinema, a theatre, concert halls, lecture halls, artists’ workshops, a library, a cafeteria, a shop and many other facilities. Every day it puts on activities to do with the visual arts, music, film, the stage, literature, science, philosophy and poetry. The building which houses the Círculo de Bellas Artes was designed by the architect Antonio Palacios and constructed in 1926. It is an emblematic building and from its rooftop you can enjoy some of the best views of Spain’s capital city http://www.circulobellasartes.com/english/ . |
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