Kuala Lumpur, August 12, 2026. At the Cuban Embassy in Malaysia, together with representatives of the small community of Cubans Residents in this Asian land, we celebrated the centenary of our Commander-in-Chief, Fidel Castro Ruz.
Younger generations—represented by young Cuban Daniela and Young Pioneer Camila—read the poem "Canto a Fidel" (Song to Fidel) by Carilda Oliver, which concludes with the grateful line: “Gracias por todo, Fidel” "Thank you for everything, Fidel!"
We also enjoyed a documentary dedicated to the life and legacy of the Commander.
In her keynote remarks, the Cuban Ambassador Yadira Ledesma Hernández highlighted the enduring relevance of the Commander's visionary thinking, noting that wherever someone is fighting for a just cause, Fidel's ideas will remain alive.
We have been fortunate to have lived on that beautiful four-letter island, which proudly celebrates #CienAñosConFidel (#OneHundredYearsWithFidel).