A delegation of the Vietnam People's Army and a Vietnamese film crew are making the documentary "Two hearts with the same heartbeat", on the 60 years of military relations with Cuba.
Havana to Host International Encounter of Ballet Academies
The 28th International Encounter of Ballet Academies will take place in Havana, April 2-12, with the attendance of provincial ballet schools, and 300 foreign guests from 14 countries.
About Galician women’s influence on Cuban history
As part of the commemorations of the centenary of the 1st National Congress of Women in Cuba, Havana hosted the colloquium Galician Women in Cuba - Legacy and significance to review the contribution of this sector of Spanish origin to Cuban history and culture.
Painter Salaya del Toro’s mark on central Cuba
The Filipino-Spanish painter Camilo Jose Salaya del Toro, a graduate of the San Fernando Academy in Madrid, left his mark on major structures of Cienfuegos in the 19th century, including the Garcia de la Noceda Palace, one of this city’s most relevant local buildings and exponents of domestic architecture from that time.
Cuba mourns death of one of its most outstanding actors
The prominent Cuban actor Ruben Breña, who was hospitalized in ICU at the Hermanos Amejeiras Clinical Surgical Hospital, passed away on Thursday at 69 in Havana.
Cuba marks World Poetry Day
Alpidio Alonso Grau, Cuban minister of culture, congratulated today all Cuban poets, on the celebration of World Poetry Day by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO).
Book on Fidel presented in eastern Cuba’s Book Fair
The launching of the book Fidel, by Katiuska Blanco, marked the end of the 31st International Book Fair held in the city of Santiago de Cuba.
Diaz-Canel congratulates outstanding Cuban pianist on his 79th birthday
Miguel Diaz-Canel, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and president of the Republic, congratulated today the outstanding Cuban pianist and composer Frank Fernandez, 2005 National Music Prize, on the celebration of his 79th birthday.
Cuban higher education joins forces with Mexican university
Authorities of the Cuban Ministry of Higher Education (MES) met with Mario Oliva Suarez and Jeronimo Domingo Ricardez Jimenez, head of the General Division of International Relations (DGRI) and director of the School of Accounting and Administration, respectively, of the University of Veracruz (UV) in order to develop cooperation based on the strategies of the Mexican government.
Cuba hosts 2nd International Colloquium Patria
As of today, Cuba’s Casa de las Américas is hosting the 2nd International Colloquium Patria (Homeland), attended by some 60 foreign guests and more than a hundred Cuban specialists.
International documentary festival comes to an end
The 20th International Documentary Film Festival “Santiago Alvarez In Memoriam” concluded in this city after five days of screenings, theoretical panels and master classes.
Photography exhibition Mujeres, Vidas Paralelas inaugurated
The exhibition Mujeres, Vidas Paralelas (Women, Parallel Lives), by the Argentine-Spanish photographer Oscar Pipkin, opened at the Museo Casa de la Obra Pía in Havana's Old Section as a tribute to International Women's Day.
Piña Colada, a Genuine Fest of Young Cuban Artists
Named after Piña Colada, the flavored refreshing drink, an arts festival taking place in the Cuban central province of Ciego de Avila in April will promote the works of talented young artists.
University channels internationalization into vital sectors
The Ignacio Agramonte Loynaz University of Camagüey (UC), the first higher education center founded in post-revolution Cuba, prioritizes the integration of internationalization processes and management of science and innovation for the benefit of strategic sectors of the country.
Foreign exhibitors in central Cuba’s Book Fair
The presence of 10 foreign exhibitors is one of the main novelties of the 31st International Book Fair to be held in the province of Cienfuegos from March 9 to 12.