Culture

Book Fair Event Continues in Sancti Spiritus, Cuba (+photos)

The 22nd International Book Fair in Sancti Spiritus, central Cuba, goes on amidst an austere yet diverse cultural program. Over 39 000 books have been so far sold in this book event dedicated to honor the 160th birthday anniversary of Jose Marti, historian Pedro Pablo Rodriguez, National Literature Prize winner Daniel Chavarria, and the Republic of Angola.»

Cuban Book Fair Visits Sancti Spiritus

Sancti Spiritus Serafin Sanchez Park became again the literary epicenter of the Cuban central province, as the 22nd International Book Fair was inaugurated this morning while it is expected to run in the main cities of the western region until  March 3.»

Buena Fe to Perform in USA

Cuban pop group Buena Fe will perform on February 22 in the U.S. city of Miami, to promote the new album, Dial, director and lead singer Israel Rojas said in this capital today.»

Alicia Alonso, Eduardo Galeano Granted 2012 ALBA Awards

Cuban Prima Ballerina Assoluta Alicia Alonso and Uruguayan intellectual Eduardo Galeano received the 2012 Alba Arts and Literature Award today in this capital, during the closing ceremony of the Third International Conference for World Equilibrium.»

Atilio Boron Praises ALBA Literature and Arts Award

There should be more such awards to promote our culture, ideas, literature, and artistic and cultural identity, said Argentinean political scientist Atilio Boron after the announcement of the 2012 ALBA Literature and Arts Award.»