Toronto, August 25, 2019.- Last Saturday, the 24th edition of Toronto-Cuba Friendship Day was held in this city, which was held in the city's Mayor's Office. The celebration was organized by the Canadian-Cuban Friendship Association in Toronto (CCFA-Toronto), the Association of Cuban Residents in Toronto "Juan Gualberto Gomez" and the Latin American and Caribbean Solidarity Network.
The Cuban Ambassador Josefina Vidal Ferreiro delivered a few words as the main speaker of the event, during which she emphasized the respect and friendship that unite our peoples. She also highlighted the important role played by solidarity organizations with our country during 2019.
Vidal Ferreiro highlighted, among other members the solidarity groups, Elizabeth Hill, president of CCFA-Toronto, for the vital activism in support of the just causes that our country defends.
The event concluded with the Flag Raising Ceremony in the Nathan Philips Square of the City Hall, as a symbol of the friendship between the Habana and Ottawa.
On this occasion, the cultural segment was led by Rumbason which delighted the audience with Cuban and Latin American rhythms.
Consulate General of Cuba in Toronto.
Embassy of Cuba in Canada