In her opening words, Alvarez Núñez underlined the values of the Cuban cuisine which are related to the mixture of cultures that shape the Cuban identity: indienous people from Cuba and Yucatan, Spain, Africa and Asia. The Food Festival marks the beginning of the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution, which will take place all year-long.
Statement to the press by Josefina Vidal Ferreiro, Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General for U.S. Affairs.http://misiones.minrex.gob.cu/en/articulo/cuba-safe-peaceful-and-healthy-country
Speech presented by Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, first secretary the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee, during the closure of the National Assembly of People's Power 8th Legislature's 10th Period of Ordinary Sessions, in Havana's International Conference Center, December 21, 2017, Year 59 of the Revolution