Prima ballerina assoluta Alicia Alonso, director of the Cuban National Ballet, said that, despite the sorrow they feel for the passing of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro, the company is working on the traditional January 1st Gala to celebrate the Triumph of the Cuban Revolution.
Rumba declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) included Cuban rumba in the list of expressions that constitute Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, according to several media reports on the Internet.
Placido Domingo could perform in Cuba a second time
If the audience is satisfied, I want to sing again for the Cubans, Spanish tenor Plácido Domingo, who will offer a concert next Saturday at Havana´s Alicia Alonso Grand Theatre, told reporters.
Placido Domingo arrives in Cuba for concert
Spanish tenor Placido Domingo arrived Wednesday night in Havana for his unique concert this Saturday at the Alicia Alonso Grand Theater.
Cuba and South Africa sign cooperation agreement in Basic Education
Cuba and South Africa signed a cooperation agreement in Basic Education in Pretoria City which joins to the existing ones in health, water resources, human settlements and professional training in Cuba, Prensa Latina news agency reported.
Placido Domingo Sings to Cuba
Famous Spanish Tenor Placido Domingo will give a single concert in the evening of Saturday, November 26 at Havana´s Alicia Alonso Grand Theater, the Cuban Culture Ministry announced.
The Tambores de Bejucal Records their First CD
The Cuban musical group Tambores de Bejucal began its first CD recording on Monday called "Homenaje al Mozambique" (Homage to the Mozambique), dedicated to Pedro Izquierdo Padron, creator of this musical rythym.
Oliver Stone will participate in Havana Film Festival
The renowned American filmmaker Oliver Stone will present his latest film ¨Snowden¨ (2016) during the 38th edition of the Havana Film Festival, to be held from December 8 to 18 in this city.
Culture Minister Highlights Work of Hermanos Saiz Association
Cuba´s Culture Minister Abel Prieto Jimenez highlighted on Wednesday in Holguin the good work underway by the Hermanos Saiz Association as an artistic youth institution in the country.
Cuba promotes learning of Russian language and culture
HAVANA, Cuba, Nov 2 (acn) The Deputy Rector of the Russian Social State University Maxim Stepanov stressed in Guantanamo on Monday the need for more knowledge on his country´s language and culture.
Ibero-American Summit winds up with call for unity
Making Latin American common historic and cultural background in a tool for unity and development, based on dialog, cooperation and solidarity is the challenge posed on Ibero-American nations.
International ballet Festival of Havana kicks off today
The curtains of Alicia Alonso Havana´s Grand Theatre will go up tonight for the opening of the homonymous International Ballet Festival of Havana, which in this 25th edition will feature guests from 16 countries.
Cuban Company Acosta Danza Joins the Sadler's Well
The company of Cuban dancer Carlos Acosta was declared on Monday as the new international company to be associated with the Sadler's Wells Theater of London, and it's already preparing a tour for 2017.
Cuban Film Esteban Competes in Festival of Huelva
The film Esteban, first work of Cuban director Jonal Cosculluela, was selected to participate in the Iberian-American Film Festival of Huelva, to be held on November 11-20 in Spain.
Cuban Troubadour on a Tour of Argentina
The art of Cuban troubadour Rey Montalvo will be present as of October 21 in Argentina, on the occasion of the tour De Paso, to promote Cuban culture in cities of the South American nation until November 26.