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Over a hundred films from Latin America, Asia and Europe, will compete in the upcoming 10th Humberto Solas Cine Pobre International Festival.»
Over 100 Films to Compete in Cine Pobre Festival
Sancti Spiritus Landmarks Nominated for Preservation and Restoration Prizes
Sancti Spiritus’s Parque Maceo (Maceo Park) and Museo de Arte Colonial (Colonial Art Museum) will compete for the National Preservation and Restoration Prizes, the nominees of which were announced this Thursday in Havana.»
Havana Hosts Iranian Film Festival
The Havana premier of the 2012 Oscar winning movie Una separación (A separation), which won the coveted prize as best foreign film, opened a one-week Iranian Film Festival, featuring the best of Persian culture.»
Memorable Concert of Jose Maria Vitier in Sancti Spiritus
After more than 25 years away from Sancti Spiritus, renowned pianist and composer Jose Maria Vitier García-Marruz, gave a memorable concert this Friday at the local Oscar Fernandez Morera Art Gallery.»
Jose Maria Vitier to Perform Friday in Sancti Spiritus
Cuban renowned pianist and composer Jose Maria Vitier will perform this April 6th at Sancti Spiritus’s Oscar Fernandez Morera Art Gallery. This will be the second concert of his current national tour.»
Cuba: A Home for Guayaberas in Sancti Spiritus
Mainly aimed at saving the garment from forgetfulness, La Guayabera Sociocultural project was born in Sancti Spiritus in 2007. This undertaking, with no precedents in the island, has turned into a cultural experience in the community.»
World Theatre Day Marked in Cuba
Several presentations and other activities will take place on Tuesday in Cuba to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the World Theatre Day.»
Cuban, Sweedish Musicians Together at Peace & Love Festival
The Cuban capital hosts the Peace and Love Festival at the San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress on Friday and Saturday, with the support of the Cuban Art Factory project led by renowned Cuban musician X Alfonso.»
Cuba: Abel Prieto Appointed as Presidential Advisor
After 15 years as Cuba’s minister of culture, Abel Prieto was appointed as advisor to Cuban President Raul Castro, according to an official communiqué made public by local media. Rafael Bernal, deputy minister of culture since 1997, will replace Abel Prieto.»
National Amateur Drama Festival Concludes in Central Cuba
With a warm reception from the audience, the XV National Amateur Theatre Festival Olga Alonso ended Sunday in Fomento, Sancti Spiritus, in central Cuba. Two projects shared the Grand Prix of the drama fete attended by six provinces.»