In Toronto, in a simple but moving activity, Ernesto Che Guevara was paid tribute to, 56 years after his assassination. The activity was organized by the Toronto Forum on Cuba solidarity group.
Among the special moments was the virtual lecture by renowned intellectual Dr. Helen Yaffe, who led the debate on the thought and action of the heroic guerrilla fighter in multiple aspects of his revolutionary life.
Our country paraded with an authentic Cuban float with the colors of our flag, the presence of national attributes and of students from the dance school of Cuban choreographer José Angel Carret, who wore traditional costumes with the colors of our national flag, at this great celebration where Latinos came out to celebrate their roots, identity and culture.
A lively activity was held at the Consulate General of Cuba in Montreal to commemorate the 63rd Anniversary of the CDRs.
The occasion contributed to highlighting our festive traditions and to interacting with members of the Cuban community living in Montreal and the staff of the Consulate General of Cuba in Montreal. It was a moment of shared joy, in which children played a leading role painting the Cuban royal palm and playing with the typical piñata.
Ambassador Hector Igarza held a pleasant meeting with members of the Canada-Cuba Parliamentary Friendship Group, led by the Honourable Senator Nancy J. Hartling and the Member of Parliament, Gabriel Ste-Marie, both co-chairs of the Parliamentary Group. The Cuban side was also represented by the Deputy Head of Mission, Dany Tur; the Economic and Commercial Counselor, Isaylin Cabañas, and the Press and Cultural Attaché, Aileén Carmenaty.
Terrorist attack against the Cuban Embassy in the United States
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba