Culture

Six Cuban films in the Platino Awards pre-selection

Published on: February 8, 2026
08:11

Havana, Feb 8 (Prensa Latina) Two Cuban productions, Calle 232 and Baracoa, are among the shortlisted films for the thirteenth edition of the Platino XCARET Awards, a competition celebrating the best of Ibero-American cinema.

Cuban Museum of Contemporary Ceramics invites to the 2026 Biennial

Published on: February 8, 2026
08:04

Havana, Feb 8 (Prensa Latina) The National Museum of Contemporary Ceramics of Cuba is currently accepting submissions for its 2026 Biennial of Contemporary Ceramics, an event that reaffirms the enduring relevance and diversity of this art form on the Caribbean island.

Cuban cinema returns to the United Kingdom with Screen Cuba Festival

Published on: February 6, 2026
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London, Feb 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuban cinema will once again grace British screens with the third edition of the Screen Cuba: Films to Change the World festival, to be held in March of this year in this capital.

Russia boosts cooperation and agenda at Havana Book Fair

Published on: February 5, 2026
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Havana, Feb 5 (Prensa Latina) The Havana International Book Fair stands as a cultural space of exceptional importance, whose 34th edition will highlight the cooperation between Cuba and the Russian Federation, as a Guest of Honor.

Chinese delegation visits headquarters of Cuba’s National Ballet

Published on: February 5, 2026
06:38

Havana, Feb. 5 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries visited the Havana headquarters of the National Ballet of Cuba (BNC), where they met with the company's prima ballerina and general director, Viengsay Valdes.

Cuban dancers from Acosta Danza Academy take their art to the UAE

Published on: February 2, 2026
09:24

Havana, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Several students from the Acosta Danza Academy, founded in Cuba by renowned dancer Carlos Acosta, are currently in the United Arab Emirates to perform the piece "De punta a cabo" at Spark. Dubai 2026.

Cuba: Masters Selection gala closes Jazz Plaza Festival

Published on: February 1, 2026
08:38

Havana, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) The Masters Selection gala, featuring renowned Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca and guests, will close the 41st edition of the International Jazz Plaza Festival at Teatro Nacional de Cuba's Avellaneda Hall in this capital.

Mexico: Memorias del Subdesarrollo opens Cuban film season

Published on: January 30, 2026
08:45

Mexico City, Jan 30 (Prensa Latina) With the emblematic film "Memorias del Subdesarrollo" (Memories of Underdevelopment, 1968), Mexico's National Film Archive opens on Friday a show of Cuban films that offers a fundamental overview of the island's cinematic history.

Cuban writers and artists to celebrate Marti’s day

Published on: January 30, 2026
07:26

Havana, Jan 30 (Prensa Latina) The National Union of Cuban Writers and Artists (UNEAC) is hosting on Friday the event "With the Weapons of Reason and Art," dedicated to the anti-imperialist thought of National Hero Jose Marti.

First Cuban National Film showcase and competition, more than figures

Published on: January 27, 2026
12:48

Havana, Jan 27 (Prensa Latina) The First National Film Showcase and Competition continues until the end of January with excellent results, according to data from the Cuban Film Institute (ICAIC), the organizing entity.

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