Cuba will participate in the VI Baku International Book Fair, Azerbaijan, which will be held from September 27 to 29, with an exhibition of books, digital platforms, multimedia products and cultural works of various Cuban authors and artists, the diplomatic mission reported today of the Island in this Caucasian nation.
The Cuban stand will show titles published by several Cuban publishing houses, among which are: Letras Cubanas, Ciencias Sociales, Verde Olivo, Unión, Citmatel y Soycubano, among others.
In addition, works by Cuban painters and photos of Havana will be exhibited on its 500th anniversary.
The Cuban ambassador in Azerbaijan, Alfredo Nieves Portuondo, highlighted on his twitter account that it is the first time Cuba will be present at this event.
He also explained that academic activities will be carried out with young people from the University of Foreign Languages.
For the diplomat, the presence of the Island stand in this Caucasian nation will allow a greater approach and dissemination of Cuban culture.
The organizer of the event is the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and in each edition has an attendance of hundreds of visitors and includes an extensive cultural program.