Culture

Malcolm X and a mural in Cuba for integration and social justice

Published on: November 11, 2024
12:44

Havana, Nov 11 (Prensa Latina) A painting mural in tribute to African-American revolutionary leader Malcolm X (1925-1965) decorates on Monday one of the walls of the Casa de las Americas cultural institution in this capital, a result of the feelings and creativity by US artist Jasmine Nicole.

Works by Cuban painter Zaida del Río exhibited in Vatican City (+Photos)

Published on: November 10, 2024
10:26

Vatican City, Nov 10 (Prensa Latina) The Palazzo della Cancelleria of the Holy See hosts an exhibition of works by painter Zaida del Río, one of the leading exponents of Cuban culture nowadays.

Bolivia ready for the 20th Latin American and Caribbean Film Festival

Published on: November 9, 2024
12:46

La Paz, Nov 9 (Prensa Latina) The Cinemateca Foundation of Bolivia is ready today to host the XX Latin American and Caribbean Film Festival, a true celebration of the seventh art, said the director of this institution, Mela Marquez.

Work by Cuban artist Belkis Ayón exhibited in the United Kingdom

Published on: November 6, 2024
10:55

London, Nov 6 (Prensa Latina) “Belkis Ayón: Illuminations of Sikán,” the first exhibition of the work of this prominent Cuban artist in the United Kingdom, can now be seen today at the Modern Art Oxford gallery in England.

Storm Rafael forces suspension of ballet performances in Cuba

Published on: November 5, 2024
18:00

Havana, Nov 5 (Prensa Latina) As Tropical storm Rafael swiftly approaches Cuba, its gusts are seemingly blowing ballet shoes away from the 28th International Ballet Festival of Havana "Alicia Alonso”, following the suspension of all performances for November 6 and 7 in all theaters here.

Belgian Week continues activities in Havana

Published on: November 4, 2024
08:59

Havana, Nov 4 (Prensa Latina) The Belgian Week in Cuba, active from November 2 to 12, showcases this Monday, some photos from a female perspective at the Vitrina de Valonia cultural center, located in the historic district of Old Havana.

Cuba: 10th UNEAC Congress, saving culture first

Published on: November 2, 2024
13:21

Havana, Nov 2 (Prensa Latina) The 10th Congress of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC), which closes in this capital on Saturday, emphasizes the link between culture and nation, as confirmed by UNEAC President Marta Bonet in her speech.

UNEAC Congress will close in Cuba on Saturday

Published on: November 2, 2024
09:23

Havana, Nov 2 (Prensa Latina) The presentation of the elected president and the approval of the opinions from the working commissions will mark the closing of the 10th Congress of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) in this capital on Saturday.

Ballets from Panama, Mexico, and Canada share stage in Cuba

Published on: November 2, 2024
08:49

Havana, Nov 2 (Prensa Latina) Dancers from the National Ballet of Panama, the Ballet of Monterrey, in Mexico, the National Ballet of Canada, and other companies will share the stage in Cuba on Saturday.

Cuban folkloric company prepares Swan Lake

Published on: November 1, 2024
09:05

Havana, Nov 1 (Prensa Latina) The Conjunto Folclorico Nacional de Cuba (Cuban National Folkloric Company-CFNC), directed by dancer and choreographer Leivan Garcia, is currently planning to perform a version of the classic ballet "Swan Lake", thought as a "pataki" of folkloric dance.

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