Oslo, January 12, 2023. The 64th anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution was celebrated in this city with an emotional political and cultural event.
Members of the Norway-Cuba Friendship Association, Bolivarian circles, the Norwegian Communist Party (NKP) and trade union organizations; diplomats from the sister Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela; resident Latin Americans residents in Norway, including Cubans, and friends in general, joined the staff of the Embassy for the commemoration.
Greetings and congratulations to the Cuban government and people were heard, as well as recognition of the work of the Revolution throughout all these years, in the voices of Berit Moen, acting president of the Friendship Association; Paulius Eidukas, member of the NKP Central Committee; Ingunn Gjerstad, leader of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (L.O) in Oslo, and Marynna Saatdjian, chargé d'affaires a.i of the Venezuelan Embassy.
The Cuban ambassador, Maité Rivero Torres, gave a speech in which she highlighted the meaning of that glorious 1st. January 1959 for Cuba and for the world. Likewise, she referred to the main achievements achieved by the Revolution, especially in the last year, despite the difficulties derived from the global crisis, the Covid-19 pandemic, the strengthening of the blockade imposed by the United States and the unfortunate accidents and natural phenomena that hit the country. She also recognized that Cuba was not alone, but was surrounded by friends who extended her their generous hand.
"This year that has just begun, Cuba faces the immense challenge of resisting, creating and overcome, in response to which the Cubans will continue embracing the dream of a better country," said the diplomat.
Throughout the activity, several audiovisual materials were screened addressing different topics such as the impact of the blockade, the results in the fight against the pandemic, the development of science and biotechnology, international cooperation, among others.
The occasion was propitious to pay homage to José Martí, the Cuban National Hero, on the occasion of the 170th anniversary of his birth on January 28th.
The evening concluded with a cultural part in which Latin American poetry and music delighted those present. Special mention deserves the interpretations of the beautiful songs of Silvio Rodríguez "Te amaré" and "Mi unicornio azul" by the Cuban resident in this country Yossiel Coronado. (Embassy of Cuba in Norway)