In terms of recognising diversity, the very way the Spanish state is organised territorially has been an admission of the cultural diversity of the country. Protection of diversity has been mainly interpreted by looking internally at the individual traits of the various cultures comprising modern-day Spain. Since 2000, as a result of the dramatic increase in immigration, recognition of another form of cultural diversity beyond national borders was included in the cultural policy agendas, as part of the social integration of immigrant groups. upport for cultural creativity has been traditionally articulated as an aim of cultural policy along three main axes: statutory protection of intellectual property; the teaching of creative arts; and specific measures to promote the work of creative artists themselves.