Oslo, March 12, 2023. On the occasion of the International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8th, the Embassy of Cuba in Norway received a group of Cuban women living in this country to pay them a well-deserved homage.
The central words were given by Daffne Ernesto Mirabal García, Second Secretary in charge of Consular Affairs, who, after recalling the origin and meaning of the commemoration, conveyed sincere congratulations to all the Cuban women, particularly to those gathered there.
Beautiful phrases of José Martí; the magnificent interpretations by Silvio Rodríguez and Israel Rojas and Luna Manzanares of the songs “Mujer” and “Una Mujer”, respectively, as well as the poem “Si Dios fuera Mujer”, in the voice of Mario Benedetti, were special gifts that all the honorees appreciated.
The Cuban resident Yossiel Coronado wanted to make his personal contribution to the tribute being paid to his female fellow nationals and dedicated to them the well-known musical piece "Bésame mucho".
The activity was attended by the ambassador, Maité Rivero Torres. (Embassy of Cuba in Norway)