As every January, the duty to pay tribute to the most universal of Cubans and to Martí of the Americas gathered again the community of Cuban residents in Vienna, solidary friends as well as ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps of the Latin America and the Caribbean accredited to Vienna on the occasion of the 165th anniversary of the Apostle´s birth.
istinguished Foreign Ministers and Representatives:
I would like to convey my gratitude to Chile, particularly to Santiago de Chile, for its warm welcome.
A few days ahead of the commemoration of the 165th anniversary of the birth of our National Hero Jose Martí this January 28, Cuba takes pride in being part of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). Its foundation crystallized the message of independence and unity of the region contained in Martí’s essay entitled “Our America”.
With exactly 12 days in between, the 1st of February will be filled with lights the Wonder City. Havana, will host the Morro - Cabaña Complex, the International Book Fair, which will celebrate its twenty - seventh anniversary. In an atmosphere of wisdom and culture, Cubans will enjoy the benefits that the event offers us, by allowing us an insight into the immense Cuban and foreign literary world.