Paris, 21 June. On 20 June, Cuba joined the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, right after the conclusion of the 10th Conference of Parties.
The event brought together representatives from the 158 Parties to the Convention in a space for reflection on the achievements made over the past two decades, as well as a forward-looking dialogue on future challenges, particularly in the lead-up to MONDIACULT 2025, to be held in Barcelona.
Cuba stood out in the artistic programme with the participation of Cuban and Caribbean artists, under the artistic direction of renowned Cuban musician Roberto Fonseca, who presented the project Banda Transcultura, a living expression of the diverse, inclusive, and mestizo spirit promoted by the Convention.
As part of the celebrations, Havana will also host a commemorative concert on 28 June, at the Covarrubias Hall of the National Theatre of Cuba. The event will feature acclaimed pianist Aldo López-Gavilán and the Amadeo Roldán Jazz Band, conducted by maestro Jorge Sergio Ramírez, in a true intergenerational encounter that celebrates the dialogue between tradition and modernity.
According to UNESCO, the global 20th anniversary celebration serves as a platform to reaffirm the collective commitment to cultural diversity, international cooperation, and artistic innovation in a changing world.