The event, held within the framework of Africa Day, brought together academic, artistic, and community activities centered on the historical legacy of African and Afro-descendant populations in shaping national identity, especially in this region that connects the central and eastern parts of the country.

The days were dedicated to the 140th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Cuba, the centennial of the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, the International Decade for People of African Descent, and Africa Day, forming a multidisciplinary program. As part of the program, the digital book “Black People in the Colonial Cities of the Americas” was presented. Subversion, Rebellion, and Resilience, compiled by researcher Zuleika Romay, focuses on the dynamics of resistance of Afro-descendant populations against colonial structures.

At the closing session, researcher Dielsier Peler emphasized the importance of sustaining the debate on the African legacy beyond commemorative dates, highlighting its enduring presence in Camaguey’s cultural identity.

“The African legacy is very important in this city, where the perception of a strong Spanish influence still persists, even though the Afro-descendant population comprises around 25 percent,” the specialist stated.

The program concludes at the House of Diversity with academic activities, floral offerings, and cultural expressions, reaffirming the commitment to preserving Afro-descendant heritage in Cuba.

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