#Cuba #CubaEsCultura

Feb

26

2024

Cuban Embassy in Washington D.C. celebrated Black History Month.

In the context of Black History Month in the United States, the Cuban Embassy in Washington D.C. celebrated the historical and cultural ties of Afro-Americans with the Cuban people.

During the event, those present commented on the different organizations of this sector that have supported Cuba in the struggle for the elimination of the blockade and the visits they have made to the Caribbean nation. They also highlighted the graduation of dozens of American students, mainly Afro-descendants of low income who have studied Medical Sciences on the island.

Oct

21

2023

Promoters of Cuban culture were recognized in Finland

This October 20, tribute was paid to the Cuban National Anthem from Finland on the 155th Anniversary of its creation. In an emotional meeting, the Cuban Embassy recognized the filmmakers Pentti Riutto and Pirkko Pasanen for their historical relationship with Cuba and the recent donation of 39 Cuban cultural titles to the headquarters library. Recognitions were also given to the Finland-Cuba Association, and to two of its members Risto Vourimies and Tero Toivanen, for their tireless work in cultural promotion over the last 60 years.

Oct

10

2023

Day of Cuban Culture begins in Finland

The inauguration of the Cuban Culture Days was held this Tuesday in Helsinki. Greetings at night were brought by the Cuban ambassador Beatriz Parra González and Paula Pere, president of the Finland-Cuba Association. We also heard memories of the first Finnish cultural delegation in Cuba 50 years ago. Finnish musician Tero Toivanen, who has worked as a professional for a long time in Santiago de Cuba, gave an interesting interactive presentation on the rarely heard history of Chanqui and Cuban Son, identity origins of Cuban music.

Sep

08

2023

Exhibition of Cuban artists in Rotterdam.

Rotterdam, September 8, 2023. Exhibition "The Cuban Connection" of Cuban artists at the Atelier Herenplaats, in the city of Rotterdam.
Representatives of the Cuban Embassy in the Netherlands visited the gallery where plastic works of Cuban creators, exponents of Art Brut, of great talent and artistic sensitivity, were exhibited.
These artists create in response to a strong intrinsic motivation and often work with unconventional materials and techniques.
The exchange served to promote the work of these Cuban artists.

Sep

06

2023

Concert of Cuban and Argentine Music in Haarlem.

Haarlem, September 6, 2023. Our Embassy once again had the pleasure of accompanying Coro Cantoro and its interpretations of traditional Cuban music, this time in the city of Haarlem. Composed of Dutch amateur artists, Coro Cantoro demonstrates how universal the culture of the Greater Antilles is, and how it can be represented by artists from the most diverse geographies.

Two Argentine musicians also participated in the entertaining show, demonstrating with piano, voice and accordion why Tango is Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Aug

17

2023

Tribute to Hubert de Blanck

Amsterdam, August 17, 2023. A heartfelt tribute was paid to the Dutch musician Hubert de Blanck by Cuban artists. "Habanera", "La fuga de la tórtola" and "Capricho cubano" were some of the works performed.

Jun

06

2023

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba

"Cuban culture under siege by fascist hatred"

Declaration by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Oct

27

2020

Conclude in South Africa celebrations of the Cuban National Culture Day

Pretoria, October 27, 2020.- As part of the celebrations for the National Day of Culture, various activities were held in South Africa that culminated in a cultural evening.

Oct

13

2020

Festival of Hispanic American culture and literature in Dublin. For Cuba the poet Nancy Morejón, National Prize for Literature.

Dublin, October 13, 2020. We are pleased to share with you details about the ninth edition of the ISLA (Irish, Spanish Latin American) Festival that under the general title "Lost and Recovered Paradises" will be held from October 15 to 17, this time in a virtual version.

Sep

29

2019

Renowned Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca and his group participated in the South African festival "Joy of Festival"

Pretoria, 29 September, 2019.- Renowned Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca and his group participated in the "Joy of Festival" one of the most important jazz festivals of the African continent, that took place at the Sandton Convention Center in Johannesburg from September 26 to 28. The festival was a platform to showcase multi-award-winning South African artists of the genre and other international artists from as far away as Thailand, USA, Indonesia, Nigeria and Mozambique.