HAVANA, Cuba, Sep 8 (acn) Cuban President Raul Castro sent the National Ballet of Cuba a letter appreciating a recent ballet piece in homage to heroine Vilma Espin and the Cuban Women´s Federation.
Addressing his letter to National Ballet director Alicia Alonso and all dancers, the head of state praises what he described as a beautiful homage to Vilma and the women´s federation, an organization to which Vilma dedicated most of her life, Raul noted.
He said that he was moved by images aired on TV and the statements by some of artists and technical specialists. Raul also stressed the way in which such young artists, including children, were able to express Vilma´s personality.
The Cuban leader said that the project was born from the deepest affection for Vilma as human being and revolutionary woman, and from the strong commitment to the homeland.
The ballet piece recalls Vilma´s life and revolutionary work from very early childhood stages up to her days as revolutionary fighter along Raul Castro and her leadership of the Cuban Women´s Federation. The piece was illustrated with pictures of Vilma, including her wedding ceremony with Raul Castro.
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