Havana, May 2 (Latin Press) Millions of Cubans turned out and filled main squares of cities and smaller towns throughout the island on May Day to demonstrate against the hardened US blockade.
People in Cuba returned to celebrate in public places the International Workers Day after two years of closure due to the Covid-19 as the country has put the pandemic under control.
President Miguel Diaz-Canel and historic revolutionary leader Raul Castro headed the huge march in Havana along the Paseo Ave. at the Revolution Square. Popular celebrations with music, drinks and food were organized in parks and other public sites of Havana.
The main slogan this year was “Cuba Lives and Work” that in social media were with the hashtag #CubaLivesAndWork.
Celebrations this year were particularly dedicated to health personnel and women and men of Science for their extraordinary hard work fighting against the pandemic. A 50,000-strong block of doctors, medical scientists and students, nurses and other health staff headed the march in Havana.
Friends of Cuba from around the world flown into the island to join locals in the May Day celebrations. Other friends of Cuba will participate as of May 2 at the International Forum against Military Bases in the World that will take place in Guantanamo, eastern Cuba. 
