The Mexican Embassy in Havana granted the Cultural Merit award to Cuban prima ballerina Viengsay Valdes, choreographer Alberto Mendez and Cultural Director of Habana Vieja municipality, Reinaldo Mendez.
Cuban delegate to the 11th UNESCO Youth Forum, Flavia Villarreal, expressed here on Tuesday her solidarity with the young Latin Americans who today defend sovereignty and social justice against hegemonic and neoliberal powers.
Havana woke up calm under a sunny blue sky on Sunday after two nights of celebrations for its 500th anniversary; music, dance, a spectacular display of fireworks and much joy marked a much awaited event.
Cuba is participating in the 40th Session of the UNESCO General Conference by presenting its revolutionary achievements, Culture Minister Alpidio Alonso, leading the delegation of the Caribbean country, said in Paris.
Spanish King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia opened in Cuba a photographic exhibition by Prensa Latina and EFE news agencies and supported by Iberia airline at the Alicia Alonso Grand Theater of Havana.
The 28th National Cuba Solidarity, held in Medellin, Colombia, was characterized with constant examples of fraternity and gratitude.
Cuba’s embassy in Spain was the scene Thursday of an emotional gala in honor of Culture Day on the island and 500 years of the foundation of Havana.
UNESCO has warned that the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the US government for almost 60 years causes unjustified damage to the Cuban people and obstructs their economic development.
Saint Petersburg Days in the Republic of Cuba’ is the title of a program of cultural and commercial events that will take place from November 13 to 17 in this capital, dedicated to its 500th anniversary.
The history of the Cuban capital told through archaeological relics, maps, illustrations, paintings, prints and pictures, marks the exhibition that will arrive at the National Museum of Fine Arts to honor this 500-year-old city.
