Solidarity initiative from Faroe Islands
On April 2 the Danish newspaper Arbejderen published an article that describes a project promoted by residents of the Faroe Islands (autonomous territory of Denmark), which consists of crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a rowing boat towards Cuba and continue to the United States, with a message of friendship among peoples.
In Copenhagen, commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Cuito Cuanavale battle
In commemorating the 30th anniversary of Cuito Cuanavale battle, the activist Ann Langwadt and Danish friends made an exhibition in Casa Latinoamericana in Copenhagen and paid tribute to the Cuban internationalists. Gorm Gunnarsen, boardmember of the organisation Africa Contact, delivered a speech and highlighted the historical meaning of Cuito Cuanavale battle that was decisive to eliminate the apartheid regime. In the same way the Ambassador of Cuba in Denmark, Yiliam Gómez Sardiñas, made an intervention and thanked their endeavours to carry out this hommage.
Danish artist Pia Schjoll presents her book about Cuban traditions and people's religion
Danish artist Pia Schjoll presented her book about Cuban traditions and people's religion on March 22 at Tranquebar Bookstore in Copenhagen. The book includes a broad sample of photos taken by the author during different trips to our country. Cuban musicians and dancers residents in Denmark animated the evening. The prestigious guitar player Christian Sievert also dedicated some musical themes to Cuba at his most recent CD.
Danish-Cuban Friendship Association reaffirms its support to the lifting of the blockade against Cuba
Copenhagen- Danish-Cuban Association of Friendship in its annual Assembly held on Saturday, March 17, reaffirmed its solidarity with the Cuban people and its support to the struggle to lift the blockade against Cuba, as well as the return of the territory illegally occupied by the United States in Guantánamo Naval Base. Representatives from different branches of the Association, namely Fyn, Aalborg, Aarhus y Kolding, participated in the meeting.
Excellent book about Fidel Castro's thoughts is published in Danish language
An excellent book about the thoughts of Fidel Castro Ruz, historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, has been published in the Danish language. The book: "Fidel - tanker om vores" includes a series of reflections from FIDEL that will undoubtedly help to spread the legacy and visionary thinking of the Commander in Chief in Denmark.