Cuban ambassador holds meeting with leader of the Bloc Québécois
Cuba's ambassador to Canada, Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz, visited the Honorable Yves-François Blanchet, leader of the Bloc Québécois.
During the meeting, they discussed the current international situation and the effects of the US blockade against Cuba.
Ambassador Malmierca thanked Canada, and in particular the Bloc Québécois, for its historic position in support of the Cuban people.
A beacon in Ottawa
On the morning of this Wednesday, October 22nd, the popular Cuban singer-songwriter Raúl Torres shared with part of the collective of the Cuban State Mission in Canada.
In a jovial atmosphere, in greeting to the Day for Cuban Culture, the "trovador" (troubadour) offered four of his most emblematic songs: "Se fue", "Candil de nieve", "El regreso del amigo", dedicated to Commander Hugo Chávez; and "Cabalgando con Fidel", in homage to the Commander in Chief, the latter sung in chorus by those present, who were visibly moved.
Homage to traditions, arts, and expressions that have forged Cuban cultural heritage
The Consulate General of Cuba in Toronto celebrated National Cuban Culture Day this October 20th with an emotional event to pay tribute to the traditions, arts, and expressions that have forged our Cuban cultural heritage, which encompasses the influence and syncretism of an entire cultural amalgamation that gave rise to the birth of our identity.
Present at the event were: Oscar Vigil, president of the Canadian Council for Hispanic Heritage; members of different solidarity organizations with Cuba; and Cuban residents in Toronto.
Cuban Consulate General Participated in Annual Event of the Association of the Consular Corps Accredited in Toronto
Members of the Consulate General of Cuba participated in the annual event of the Association of the Consular Corps Accredited in Toronto (CCAT) held on the evening of October 18th.
Cuban pianist seduces with his melody in Ottawa
Ottawa - This Friday, October 17th, at the Southminster United Church, Cuban composer, director, and pianist José María Vitier offered the concert "Ibero-American Visions," within the framework of the celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month in Canada and Cuban Culture Day.