Culture

Education is key to peace stresses UNESCO director-general

Paris, Nov 12 (Prensa Latina) UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said today in this capital that guaranteeing education would lay the foundations for lasting peace on Earth.

Forum in Cuba promotes relationship between art and environment

Havana, Nov 12 (Prensa Latina) In order to continue efforts towards responsible social transformation based on art and creativity, the 5th Rebirth Forum will take place in Havana, the Italian-Cuban Third Paradise project reports.

Cuban filmmaker exhibits documentary about Korda in London

London, Nov 10 (Prensa Latina) Cuban filmmaker Roberto Chile exhibited his documentary 'Sencillamente Korda' (Simply Korda), dedicated to the author of the iconic photo of Commander Ernesto Che Guevara, which is considered the most reproduced image in history.

Jojazz Contest to celebrate Havana's 500th anniversary

Havana, Nov 10 (Prensa Latina) JoJazz International Contest for Young Jazz Musicians announces its 22nd edition, which will take place in this capital to celebrate Havana's 500th anniversary.

CARICOM highlights Port-of-Spain's designation as a City of Music

Port of Spain, Nov 8 (Prensa Latina) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) today highlighted the UNESCO designation of this capital as a Creative City of Music.

Cuba: 43rd anniversary of People's Power marked in Sancti Spiritus

Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, Nov 8 (Prensa Latina) The 'Asi se hace Patria' exhibition, by Prensa Latina photojournalist Raul Garcia (Garal), was inaugurated on Friday to commemorate the 43th anniversary of local People's Power bodies in Cuba.

Embassy of Mexico to award Cuban artists

Havana, Nov 8 (Prensa Latina) The Mexican Embassy in Cuba will present the Cultural Merit award to Cuban dancer Viengsay Valdes, choreographer Alberto Mendez and cultural official Reinaldo Mendez, it was announced at a press conference.

Tribute in Spain to Cuban culture and foundation of Havana

Madrid, Nov 8 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's embassy in Spain was the scene Thursday of an emotional gala in honor of Culture Day on the island and 500 years of the foundation of Havana.

History of Havana told through art in tribute exhibition

Havana, Nov 6 (Prensa Latina) The history of the Cuban capital told through archaeological relics, maps, illustrations, paintings, prints and pictures, marks the exhibition that will arrive at the National Museum of Fine Arts to honor this 500-year-old city.

Havana, fashion capital for a week

Havana, Nov 6 (Prensa Latina) Contemporary trends in design from Cuba and the world will arrive for a week to this capital to show the interrelation between the environment and the art of clothing, in a city that is set to celebrate its 500th anniversary.

Restored Classics debut at 41st Havana Film Festival

Havana, Nov 6 (Prensa Latina) The Peruvian film 'Juliana' will arrive as a premiere for the Restored Classics section during the 41st edition of the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema, organizers reported.