Embassy of Cuba accompanies the 30th Anniversary of the "Baila, Baila" school in Finland
The Embassy of Cuba accompanied the celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the “Baila Baila” School, founded in 1993 by the dancer Miguel San, a Cuban resident since then living in this Nordic capital. The main show was a tribute to Cuban music and dance taught by this Institution, an important promoter of Cuban culture in Finland and the countries of the region. Ambassador Beatriz Parra González and Consul Adalberto Ávila Parra had the opportunity to congratulate the Director of Baila Baila and share with some of its main instructors, as well as with members of the community of Cubans residing in Finland present at this celebration.
Cuba participated in the celebrations for Finnish Independence Day
Cuba was present at the celebration of the 106th Anniversary of the Celebration of the Independence of Finland, held this Wednesday at the Government Palace. During the gala, Ambassador Beatriz Parra González conveyed a cordial greeting to President Sauli Niinisto and his wife Jenny Haukio, on behalf of the people and the Government of Cuba, at times of this national commemoration. The Cuban diplomat also had the opportunity to share greetings with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, to whom she reiterated the cordial message sent by her Cuban counterpart, Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, in greeting to the Independence Day of Finland.
Cuba donates six titles in Spanish to the national electronic library "Helmet" in an event sponsored by Ninho association
The Ambassador of Cuba, Beatriz Parra González, participated in the traditional storytelling marathon in Spanish, sponsored by the cultural association "Ninho" and aimed at the Latin American community residing in Helsinki. During her presentation at the central Oodi library, the diplomat read three fragments from the book "The Country of Fears", written by Jorge Luis Peña. Cuba also joined in donating texts to the "Helmet" network of institutions on this occasion with six titles by Cuban authors, in PDF, Mobi and Pub formats, for the electronic library of institutions throughout the country.
ICAP awards recognition to the Finland-Cuba Association on its 60th Anniversary
The members of the 60th Anniversary delegation of the Finland-Cuba Association were received on the premises of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), by its president Fernando González Llort, and other directors of the institution, with whom they shared memories of the last 60 years of beautiful ties between both peoples. During the meeting held in the capital "Casa de la Amistad" the ICAP Presidency recognized the Association for the six decades dedicated to strengthening ties between Cuba and Finland.
60th Anniversary Delegation of the Finland-Cuba Association carries out an intense program on the Caribbean Island
The members of the 60th Anniversary delegation of the Finland-Cuba Association have carried out an intense agenda of activities after their arrival on the Caribbean Island. The tour began with a visit to Finca Marta, located in the Artemiseño town of Caimito, an example of a family and ecologically sustainable farm. Later, the delegation visited the special school "Solidarity with Panama" where they were received by its Director María Esther la O, who has directed the institution for more than three decades.