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• 05 / 17 / 2007

The dialogue "The cultures and the peoples beyond geographical boundaries" opened in the Republic of Paraguay on occasion Asuncions Council Board declared Cuban poet, essayist and literary critic César López as Honourable Guest.

Cubas National Prize for Literature laureate travelled to Paraguay to present the book he co-authors with the Paraguayan writer Jacobo Ruskin. Its published by the local Editorial Arandurã.

The homage ceremony held at Augusto Roa Bastos municipal library of the cultural institution City-Museum Manzana de la Rivera was attended by the host countrys writers Carlos Villagra Marsal, Ramiro Domínguez, Rubén Bareiro Saguier - Casa de las Americas awardee - Emi Kasamatsu and Luis María Martínez.

Fernando Pistilli, director of the Manzana de la Rivera praised Lopez' many credits in an event that joined Latin American representatives of multiple ethnics and cultures.

In overcoming ignorance, readers horizon widens. This statement is the Cuban authors golden rule and personal tribute to the notable local writer Maestro Augusto Roa Bastos, very much admired by Cubans.

Source: Cubasi