Culture

Havana, an old city celebrates its birthday

Published on: November 16, 2024
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Havana, Nov 16 (Prensa Latina) The former city that became the Cuban capital is celebrating its 505th birthday on Saturday with a campaign named "Loyal to Havana," a restoration movement undertaken by the Historian's Office to return its beauty and splendor to the city.

Cuban leading women ponder social challenges

Published on: November 16, 2024
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Havana, Nov 16 (Prensa Latina) The Mirada de Mujer (Women's Look) forum for dialogue and reflection took place at the Hotel Nacional de Cuba on Friday and was dedicated to leading women and their capacity for resilience in work and personal settings.

Cuba’s University of the Arts freshed out new graduates

Published on: November 15, 2024
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Camagüey, Cuba, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) A confirmation of the importance that Cuba gives culture was shown at the 35th graduation of the Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA) in its branch in Camagüey province, with the presentation of the Folkloric Ballet of this city.

Documentary premiere in Bolivia honors Palestinian independence

Published on: November 15, 2024
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La Paz, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) The Ukamau Group Foundation of Bolivia will host in this capital, the premiere of the documentary The Root of the Olive on the occasion of the 36th anniversary of the proclamation of the independence of Palestine.

Havana Biennial kicks off

Published on: November 15, 2024
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Havana, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) The 15th Havana Biennial, which involves 172 Cuban artists and 230 foreigners, 61 percent of them from countries of the so-called Global South, opened on Friday and will last until February 28, 2025.

First International Poetry Book Fair of Venezuela opens

Published on: November 14, 2024
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Caracas, Nov 14 (Prensa Latina) The first International Poetry Book Fair, Expoesía 2024, began today in Venezuela with the participation of poets from Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe.

The 15th Havana Arts Biennial at the starting position

Published on: November 13, 2024
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Havana, Nov 13 (Prensa Latina) Cuban organizers of the 15th Havana Arts Biennial are putting the finishing touches to the event, to run from November 15 through February 28, 2025, this time celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Concert by prize-winning artist opens Russian celebrations in Cuba

Published on: November 12, 2024
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Havana, Nov 12 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Spiritual Culture Days in Cuba open on Tuesday with a concert by honorary artist Nina Shatskaya at the National Museum of Fine Arts Theater in this capital.

President Díaz-Canel congratulates Abel Prieto on his 74th birthday

Published on: November 11, 2024
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Havana, Nov 11 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated the prominent intellectual and president of Casa de las Américas, Abel Prieto, on his 74th birthday on Monday.

Barbados sea urchins may become extinct, warn scientists

Published on: November 11, 2024
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Bridgetown, Nov 11 (Prensa Latina) The population of sea urchins in Barbados is now in danger of extinction, since the last study conducted in 2022 is zero growth, which triggers alarms for environmentalists.

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