With an opening fueled by music, including the song which celebrates the 500th anniversary of the Holy Spirit village, the 23rd International Book Fair began in Sancti Spiritus, a Cuban central province host to the cultural event from February 26th to March 2nd. Rolando Alonso, director of the Books and Literature Provincial Center, reported to Escambray that more than 30 »
Blog Archives February 2014
Fidel and Raul Elected Delegates to 8th UNEAC Congress
Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro and President Raul Castro head the list of delegates to the 8th Congress of the Association of Cuban Artists and Writers (UNEAC), to take place April 11 and 13 in Havana.»
Guitar and Flamenco Icon Paco de Lucia Dies
Spanish guitarist Paco de Lucia, who helped to expand flamenco music worldwide, died today in Mexico, said an announcement issued from city hall in Algeciras, Andalusia, where de Lucia was born.»
Lula da Silva and Raul Castro Visit Mariel Special Development Zone
Former Brazilian head of state Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva and President Raul Castro toured the Special Development Zone, under works at the Mariel Port, where the visitor described the project as the opportunity for an industrial revolution for Cuba.»
Visiting Namibian Premier Pays Tribute to Jose Marti
Prime Minister of Namibia, Hage Gottfried Geingob, laid a wreath at the monument to Cuban National Hero Jose Marti, at Havana’s Revolution Square.»
Archeological Discovery at Sancti Spiritus Serafin Sanchez Park (+photos)
Important discovery was made in the Cuban central province of Sancti Spiritus»
Cuban President Raul Castro Attends Reopening of Teatro Martí
Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and president of the Councils of State and Ministers, attended the reopening of iconic Teatro Martí, in Havana.»
Venezuelan Survey Results Support President Nicolas Maduro
At least 42 percent of Venezuelans consider that President Nicolás Maduro must fulfill his presidential term through 2019, according to the latest survey carried out by Hiterlaces pollster.»
FARC-EP, Colombian Govt. Peace Talks Begins New Cycle
The 21st cycle of peace talks between the FARC-EP and the Colombian government begins today in Havana, focused on the solution to the problem of illegal drugs, third issue of their six-item agenda.»
Book Fair Begins Tour of Cuba
The great Cuban book and reading fair begins today a tour of the island, after 10 days of sales, launchings, and theoretical debates in Havana.»