Culture

12 June, 2023 Cuban President congratulates Al-Mayadeen workers

Havana, Cuba.- The first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and president of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated this Sunday the pan-Arab satellite channel Al-Mayadeen for its eleven years of commitment to the causes of our people. In his Twitter profile, the dignitary extended his congratulations to his friend Gassan […]

12 June, 2023 Casa de las Americas rejects manifesto against Latin American countries

Havana, Cuba.- Casa de las Americas issued a Declaration under the title Del lado de Don Quijote, in response to a manifesto published in Spain as part of the 82nd Madrid Book Fair in which Latin American countries and governments that refuse to accept Washington’s dictates are attacked. Signed by a group of writers, the […]

8 June, 2023 Nancy Morejón at Cuban Film Festival in France

Paris, France.- The Cuba Cooperation France Association (CubaCoop) announced on Wednesday that renowned Cuban poet Nancy Morejón accepted to be the godmother of the first Cuban Film Festival to take place in the Vitry-sur-Seine commune in the Paris region. We are happy to have Morejón with us, in what we consider an act of reparation […]

7 June, 2023 Cuban president congratulates librarians on their day

Havana, Cuba.- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated the workers and specialists of the José Martí National Library, and those of the rest of the country, on the occasion of today’s celebration of their day. The president praised on his Twitter account the tireless work of library professionals, and described these facilities as “fascinating temples of […]

5 June, 2023 Franco-Cuban forum for studies on history meets in Paris

Havana, Cuba.- The first edition of the Conference on Franco-Cuban Studies on the Teaching of History began today at the Paris Nanterre University with the participation of specialists from both countries. Academic and pedagogical issues are the focus of the forum scheduled until Thursday, to continue a visit by French teachers and experts to the […]

29 May, 2023 The President of Cuban Parliament congratulates governors and vice-governors

Havana, Cuba.- The president of the Cuban National Assembly of People’s Power (ANPP- Parliament), Esteban Lazo Hernandez congratulated Cuban governors and vice governors elected this Sunday, in what he described as “another day of socialist democracy and victory of the Revolution.” The also president of the Council of State of the Republic recognized the performance […]

18 May, 2023 Day of Cultural Diversity in Cuba focuses on Japan

Havana, Cuba.- The Historian’s Office of the Cuban city of Camagüey is preparing today the 10th Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, dedicated to the Japanese presence and influence in Camagüey. The program will start on May 21 and will bring together various specialists and researchers from the Japanese embassy in Cuba, in […]

17 May, 2023 Homage in Cuba to honor National Hero José Martí

Havana, Cuba.- The Economic Society of Friends of the Country (SEAP) will hold the homage “Honrar, honra” (Honor, Honors) in this capital city, on May 19th, coinciding with the 128th anniversary of the fall in the battle field, of Cuba’s National Hero José Martí. At its headquarters in Havana, SEAP’s program will include the speech […]

17 May, 2023 UNESCO acknowledges Cuba’s initiatives at the head of the G-77

Paris, Cuba.- Palestinian Ambassador to UNESCO Mounir Anastas on Tuesday acknowledged Cuba’s work as pro tempore president of the Group of 77 plus China and the outcomes of the ministers’ meetings hosted by the country. In his speech as chairman of the UNESCO chapter of the group, the diplomat highlighted the meetings of the G-77 […]

15 May, 2023 Colloquium on cultural diversity in the Caribbean begins in Cuba

Havana, Cuba.- The 9th International Colloquium on Cultural Diversity in the Caribbean will meet in Havana from today until May 19 at Casa de las Américas, focused on regional ecological thought as a process inherent to its culture. The event will address topics such as the links between gender and nature and the rescue of […]

8 May, 2023 Spanish singer Rozalén announces concert in Cuba

Havana, Cuba.- Spanish singer Rozalén announced on her social networks that today she will hold a concert at the Cuban National Theater as part of the Cubadisco 2023 International Fair. The event is considered the biggest disco party on the island and will last until May 14 in various venues in Havana and some provinces […]

8 May, 2023 Celebration in Cuba of Son Day

Havana, Cuba.- Concerts, record presentations and talks will take place in Havana from today until next Sunday to celebrate Son Day, dedicated this year to the 135th anniversary of the birth of Ignacio Piñeiro. The festivities that will take place at the Cuba Pavilion, in Havana’s Rampa, will also be a tribute to two other […]

8 May, 2023 Diaz-Canel attends the closing ceremony of the First International Congress on Cultural Heritage

Havana, Cuba.- Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez and Manuel Marrero Cruz, president and prime minister of the Republic of Cuba, attend the closing ceremony of the First International Congress on Cultural Heritage and the 19th Ernest Hemingway Colloquium, at the Theater of the National Museum of Fine Arts. Also present are Inés María Chamán, Deputy Prime Minister, […]

3 May, 2023 National Library of Cuba hosts international heritage event

Havana, Cuba.- The José Martí National Library of Cuba (BNCJM) hosts today the International Heritage Event with the inauguration of three exhibitions simultaneously. Cuba in the Documentary Treasures of the BNCJM is one of them, and includes manuscripts, photos and publications from the Rare and Valuable Collection to be inaugurated in the Central Hall Gallery […]

3 May, 2023 International Congress of Cultural Heritage begins in Cuba

Havana, Cuba.- The first International Congress of Cultural Heritage opens its doors today in Havana to pay tribute to the centenary of the birth of the Cuban sculptor and ceramic artist Marta Arjona. The contest will take place from May 3 to 5 and its scientific program includes the opening at 9:00 local time of […]

3 May, 2023 Visitors arrived in Cuba through Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport

Havana, Cuba.- Nearly 400 travel agents and tourism professionals from Spain and Portugal will participate this week in the DIT Gestión Macro Annual Convention, to be held until May 7 in Santa Maria Key, Villa Clara province. The group is headed by John Arriaga, president of Spanish tour operator DIT Gestión, who explained that the […]

2 May, 2023 Minister of Culture of Palestine is in Cuba

Havana, Cuba.- Palestinian Minister of Culture Atef Abusef arrived is in Cuba to attend the meeting of heads of that branch of the Group of 77 and China. The event will be held this Thursday at the Havana Convention Center and will have culture as a global public good and its social and economic dimension […]

27 April, 2023 Writer Keiichiro Hirano strengthens cultural links between Japan and Cuba

Havana, Cuba.- The prestigious Japanese writer Keiichiro Hirano visited in Havana today the headquarters of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) where he spoke with authorities about the cultural ties between the two peoples. Hirano exchanged criteria with Pedro de la Hoz, UNEAC vice president, and Alberto Marrero, president of the Writers […]

27 April, 2023 Cuban literature at the International Fair of Argentina

Havana, Cuba.- Cuban writers, poets and editors will participate in the 47th International Book Fair in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which will bring together exhibitors from more than 40 countries from April 27 to May 15. During the event, the Cuban delegation will present texts and lectures, attend meetings with professionals from the sector and be […]

27 April, 2023 Cuban president receives members of the Catholic Bishops Conference

Havana, Cuba.- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel received representatives of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba at the Palace of the Revolution on Wednesday. As reported by the Twitter account of the Presidency, the meeting is part of the different exchanges that the Head of State carries out with different sectors of society. “The First […]