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Mar

16

2025

Guitar and tradition: a tribute to the classics of Cuban music

With a masterful performance, Greek guitarist Nikos Baroutsakis took the British audience on a musical journey through the great classics of Cuban music.

Sunday, 16 March:- The Cuban Embassy in the UK was honoured to participate in an exceptional evening that fused art and music in an intimate and vibrant atmosphere. The concert, held on 16 March at the prestigious London Sketch Club, featured an outstanding performance by the renowned classical guitarist Nikos Baroutsakis, of Greek origin, who captivated the audience with a repertoire dedicated to the richness of Cuban music.

Mar

16

2025

Cuban Ambassador Delivers Keynote Address at Marx Oration 2025

The event, organized by the Marx Memorial Library and the Communist Party of Britain, gathered people from diverse backgrounds to honor the life and work of Marx at his final resting place.

Sunday, 16 March:- On a solemn and inspiring afternoon at Highgate Cemetery, the Cuban Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter, stood as the principal speaker at the Marx Oration 2025, paying tribute to the enduring legacy of Karl Marx and reflecting on Cuba’s ongoing commitment to social justice and solidarity.

Mar

15

2025

Cuban Solidarity Shines in Warwick

On March 15, the Cuban spirit of solidarity and resilience was celebrated at the Cuba Vive Medical Appeal event held at Warwick. Organized by the Cuba Solidarity Campaign and supported by the National Education Union (NEU), the evening brought together friends of Cuba to raise funds for vital medical supplies, while enjoying a vibrant night of music and shared purpose.

The Cuban Embassy was proudly represented by Press Counsellor Orestes Martínez García, who conveyed the Ambassador’s gratitude to the organizers and participants for their unwavering support.

Mar

14

2025

Screen Cuba 2025: A window on Cuban cinema in the UK

The second edition of the Screen Cuba festival will be held from 16-29 March 2025 in the UK, extending its reach to more cities and prestigious cinemas in London. With a diverse selection of films, from classics to recent productions, the event aims to promote Cuban cinema and generate a space for cultural exchange.

Mar

13

2025

Ambassador's Working Visit to Oxford Strengthens Educational and Solidarity Ties

On March 13, 2025, Her Excellency Mrs. Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter, Cuban Ambassador to the United Kingdom, and First Secretary Mr. Pablo Arturo Ginarte Sampedro undertook a working visit to Oxford, organized by the Oxford Cuba Solidarity Campaign (CSC) and the National Education Union, Oxfordshire. The visit facilitated meaningful exchanges with students, academics, trade unionists, and supporters of Cuba.

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