Culture

Cuba's National Ballet mourns death of dancer Carla Fracci

Havana, May 27 (Prensa Latina) The National Ballet of Cuba on Thursday expressed its deep condolences over the death of Italian artist Carla Fracci, one of the great dancers in the history of dance and a close friend of Alicia Alonso.

Cuban intellectuals discuss Fidel Castro's historic speech

Santiago de Cuba, May 27 (Prensa Latina) A series of lectures related to the 60th anniversary of 'Fidel Castro's Words to the Intellectuals' are being held here on Thursday by the Chair dedicated to the study of his legacy and the Union of Historians.

Serbia, Cuba analyze potentials for more cultural contacts

Serbia, Cuba analyze potentials for more cultural contacts Belgrade, May 26 (Prensa Latina) Serbia and Cuba on Wednesday exchanged criteria on the possibilities of increasing cultural cooperation between institutions of the two countries.

Worldwide poetry present in virtual festival in Havana

Havana, May 25 (Prensa Latina) Over 500 participants from 54 countries are currently taking part in the Virtual Poetry Meeting arranged by the Havana International Poetry Festival, which includes poetry readings, recitals and forums.

Cuban President evokes Alberto Korda's testimonial work

Havana, May 25 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Miguel Diaz-Canel on Tuesday evoked the testimonial value of the work of photographer Alberto Korda, whose camera captured several of the most important moments of the Cuban Revolution.

Alliance in Santiago de Cuba favors Caribbean bibliographic funds

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Santiago de Cuba, May 25 (Prensa Latina) The alliance between Casa del Caribe (Caribbean House) and the Elvira Cape Provincial Library aims at strengthening the bibliographic funds for the region's literary studies, a need for researchers and specialists.

Cubadisco 2020-2021 International Music Fair comes to an end

Havana, May 22 (Prensa Latina) The activities of the most important event dedicated to record production on Cuba will finish on Saturday with the broadcasting of the 24th Cubadisco International Music Fair awards gala.

Pachamama border film festival ends in Brazil

Brasilia, May 22 (Prensa Latina) The eleventh edition of the traditional Pachamama Border Film Festival in Brazil will close its curtains after having carried out an online program showing more than 50 Latin American films.

Cuba to present experiences on culture and development at UNESCO

Havana, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Culture Minister Alpidio Alonso spoke on Friday at the high-level event on Culture and Sustainable Development, convened by the United Nations General Assembly, in collaboration with UNESCO.

Evo Morales highlights Bolivia's cultural diversity

La Paz, (Prensa Latina) Former President Evo Morales on Friday highlighted Bolivia's cultural and ethnic diversity, acknowledged in the Political Constitution of the State after decades of indigenous peoples' struggles to claim their rights.

Cuba speaks out against US blockade at UN

United Nations, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Friday spoke out at the United Nations against the tightening of the United States blockade, which has caused huge damages in the cultural sector, generating millions of dollars in losses.