José Manuel Lucía Megías receives Gran Sancho Panza distinction

José Manuel Lucía Megías, a professor, writer, and Cervantist scholar, has been awarded the “Gran Sancho Panza” distinction by the Sociedad Cervantina. The ceremony took place in Alcázar de San Juan.

During the event, Lucía Megías emphasized the values associated with the character Sancho Panza, specifically highlighting “dialogue” and the “desire to make a better world.” He also praised the Sociedad Cervantina for its role in establishing Alcázar de San Juan as a global reference point for Cervantism. Local officials noted his contributions to integrating the city into the Network of Cervantine Cities in 2020.