Culture

A new edition of the International Underwater Photography Event began working sessions today at Cayo Largo del Sur, in southwestern Cuba.»

Renowned Cuban musician, Juan Formell, who founded and led the legendary band Los Van Van for more than four decades, died in Havana on Thursday.»

Cuban stand in the traditional Fair of Paris was inaugurated Tuesday in the Exhibition Park of Versailles with the presence of diplomats, officials and friends of the Caribbean nation.»

“Fidel, a history, five opinions,” containing pictures by the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, will be launched today at Buenos Aires International Book Fair (FILBA), one of the largest literary parties in the Spanish-speaking world.»

Miguel Diaz-Canel recalled that the award-winning writer and journalist leaves a significant literary legacy and will be also remembered here for the close friendship with Fidel Castro.»

The 36th edition of Havana’s International Festival of the New Latin American Cinema will be dedicated to Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez as informed by organizers of the cultural event.»

Renowned Dominican singer Sonia Silvestre died Saturday at the age of 61, a few days after being admitted to hospital Plaza de la Salud in critical conditions due to a massive stroke and two heart attacks.»

Gabriel García Márquez, famous Colombian journalist, novelist, short story writer, screenwriter and journalist has died at the age of 87. He is considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1982. He began his career as a journalist while studying law at the National University of Colombia. He has written »

Well known Puerto Rican singer Cheo Feliciano, 78, died in a traffic accident when he was heading home, very early today. The fatality has caused deep sorrow in the country.»

The most important cultural congress of Cuba opened today urging Cuban intellectual and artistic avant-garde to improve the spiritual life of a country undergoing necessary changes.»