The Hague, September 6, 2025. The 2025 edition of the Festival of Embassies, a cultural event that promotes awareness of the diverse expressions of identity and traditions of different peoples, took place this Saturday in The Hague, seat of the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and capital of the province of South Holland.
Cuban music and dance were present at the Festival of Embassies. On this occasion, participants were treated to an exceptional salsa class offered by the Cubanía dance academy and the La Pachanga project. The stage was surrounded by curious and salsa enthusiasts who enjoyed the rhythm of Cuban music.
For 20 minutes, the teachers taught those present the basic steps of this popular dance, and soon everyone was caught up in the Cuban rhythm and joy. The presentation culminated in a masterful “rueda de casino” that demonstrated the quality of Cuban artists to the audience.
As part of the main activities of this annual edition, the organizers and the city council hosted a reception for the accredited diplomatic corps at the emblematic and centrally located Hotel des Indes. Cuban Ambassador Eva Yelina Silva Walker attended.
In a brief speech, the Mayor of The Hague, Jan Van Zanen, celebrated what he described as a celebration of the diversity and cultural richness of nations, as well as international peace, justice, and hospitality, and praised the beauty of the traditional local costumes worn by several diplomatic representatives.
Cuban Ambassador Eva Yelina Silva, dressed in a white guayabera, the official garment of Cuban protocol, greeted and exchanged greetings with several of her counterparts and visited several stands decorated with traditional allegories, music, gastronomy, and handicrafts, giving the celebration an atmosphere of fellowship and friendship.
The Embassy Festival is an annual event that celebrates global culture through the music, cuisine, and traditions of the various countries that participate in this unique event, which showcases the shared passions that connect the citizens of the world.
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