San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress welcomes this Thursday the latest publication of Sancti Spiritus Luminaria Publishing House, on occasion of the 24th Cuban International Book Fair, running from February 12 to 22, in Havana.»

The most important literary event in Cuba, the International Book Fair, opens today in this capital with 199 exhibitors from 31 countries, until February 22.  »

Celina González, queen of the country music (música campesina) genre in Cuba, died at the age of 86 early Wednesday morning, according to sources of the Cuban Institute of Music.»

Stories of love and defiance are the backbone of a film script which might give birth to the first fiction movie inspired by Escribanía Dollz.»

Chicago’s Hedwig Dances company will present in Cuba Saturday, Jan. 31, the piece “Trade Winds”, it was reported.»

Prominent Cuban artist Marta Jimenez Oropesa, winner of the National Radio Prize, known among other things by her role as Rita of the radio program Alegrias de sobremesa, died in Havana, this Wednesday, at the age of 95.»

Casa de las Americas Literary Prize -created in 1960- chose the city of Cienfuegos as its host for the 14th consecutive ocassion, for the works of its jury, said expert Juan Mesa to Prensa Latina.»

Liuba María Hevia remembers the moments in which she first came to Sancti Spiritus when she was 19 years old, and how her life has been linked to this territory ever since.»

Although it’s known as the land of iguanas by some people, the truth is that the word Cabaiguán has not been proven to be linked to the presence of this animal.»

Outstanding Cuban actor Jorge Perugorria assured that his leading role in ”La Pared de las Palabras” of director Fernando Perez, meant one of the biggest challenges of his career since Fresa y Chocolate, by Tomas Gutierrez Alea.»