Culture

Fans of nature will have a special moment within the 21st international Book Fair to be held in Sancti Spiritus, central Cuba, from February 22nd to 26th. This one-of-the-kind opportunity will allow residents in the central Cuban province to have an approach at the naturalist side of Nuñez Jimenez.»

The book “Fidel Castro in the face of Natural Disasters. Thinking and Action” by researcher Luis Enrique Ramos Guadalupe was launched on Tuesday at the ongoing  21st Havana International Book Fair. The book deals with Fidel´s activity during the passage on the island of different hurricanes since the 1960s.»

The International Book Fair will pay special tribute on Monday to the famous Cuban playwright Virgilio Piñera (1912-1979), as part of the celebrations on his 100th birthday.»

On the eve of the 21st edition of the 2012’s International Book Fair in Sancti Spiritus, to take place from February 22nd to 26th, Cuba’s 4th founded village prepares facilities and programs to welcome the most important literary phenomenon celebrated in the island.»

Nearly 130 publishing houses from 27 countries, including 65 from abroad, will meet as of Thursday in Havana, at the 2012 International Book Fair.The 21st edition of the fair is dedicated to the  Caribbean culture.»

Famous Cuban musician Adalberto Alvarez gave a concert on February 7th in Sancti Spiritus, a central province in the island, as part of a national tour initiated moths ago in the eastern region.  “El Caballero del Son” (The Gentleman of Son) and his orchestra will also perform in Cienfuegos.»

Cuban singer, songwriter and founder of the Nueva Trova Movement Sara Gonzalez, passed away this Wednesday in Havana. Sara González was born in Marianao, on July 13th, 1951 and  made her first attempts on the singing business at the beginning of the 70s.»

On the eve of its 500th foundation anniversary, the Cuban village of Trinidad gets the benefits of a huge restoration program sponsored by the ministries of culture and tourism, and the local Curator’s Office.»

The XI National Workshop on the Fight Against Bandits (LCB, in Spanish) is to take place next March 15th to 17th in the Cuban ancient city of Trinidad.  According to a Cuban News Agency release, the event includes debates, conferences and visits to historical locations.»

Paving ancient streets in Sancti Spiritus city is part of the program to celebrate in 2014, the region’s half a millennium foundation anniversary. The works are being carried out in some 50 meters of Guairo viaduct and in 200m of Padre Quintero’s street.»