Cuban association of young creators receives university award

Havana, January 12 (Prensa Latina) The Hermanos Saiz Association (AHS) received the 70th Anniversary Special Distinction from the Marta Abreu Central University of Las Villas (UCLV), in recognition of its cultural contributions and connection with the university student community.

January 12, 2026
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The organization’s director, Yasel Toledo, received the award from the rector of the university, Luis Antonio Barranco, with whom he discussed scholarships, awards, and activities, as well as plans for this year, future partnerships, and the celebration of the young creators’ association’s 40th anniversary.

Representatives from the university and prominent AHS artists, such as Marcos David Fernandez (nicknamed El Kikiri de Cisneros) and Anicia Castanedo, participated in the ceremony.

With this recognition, UCLV reaffirms its commitment to youth culture and artistic creation as pillars of university life, the academic institution stated on its social media.

Recently, the university hosted the opening concert of the Longina Sings to Corona Trova Encounter, the main event dedicated to this musical genre organized by the AHS.

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