Òmnium Cultural
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Òmnium Cultural (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈɔmni.um kultuˈɾal])[2] is a Spanish association based in Barcelona, Catalonia. It was originally created in the 1960s to promote the Catalan language and spread Catalan culture.
Founded | 11 July 1961 (1961-07-11) |
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Founder | Lluís Carulla, Joan Baptista Cendrós, Fèlix Millet, Joan Vallvé, Pau Riera |
Type | Cultural institution |
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Coordinates | 41°23′30″N 2°10′09″E |
Area served | Catalonia |
Members | 190,000 [1] |
Leader | Xavier Antich |
Website | omnium |
Over the years it has increased its involvement in broader political issues; in 2012 it committed itself to Catalan independence,[3] specifically demanding the right of self-determination for Catalonia.[4] Leaders of the abortive Catalan independence referendum such as Jordi Cuixart were simultaneously holding leadership positions at Òmnium.
Currently Òmnium claims more than 190,000 members organised in 52 regional offices besides the headquarters in Barcelona.[1][5]