Pinar del Río
In Pinar del Río, Cuba exhibits "A homage to Joaquín Crespo Manzano"
For 50 years he has perforated wood, metal, linoleum and stone, teaching his pupils the secrets of engraving and becoming one of the most outstanding promoters of this art in Cuba during the second half of the twentieth century.
Submitted by nesy on Wed, 2008-05-07 06:25.
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Posted in Arts & Culture | Caribbean | Destinations | history | national | Paint&Sculpture | personalities | Pinar del Río | Society | read more | 63 reads »
Major Pinar del Río, Cuba sugar mill among the best
30 de Noviembre sugar mill, the major in the territory, is now among the first 15 ones in the country that have accomplished the economic plan of the present harvest.
Submitted by nesy on Thu, 2008-05-01 07:31.
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Posted in Caribbean | Destinations | national | Pinar del Río | Society | Business & Economy | read more | 55 reads »
Cuban naïf painting to Luxemburg
Different pieces from the painter from Pinar del Río Pedro Blanco Aroche, famous representative of naïf art in Cuba, will be exhibited on the month of May in the kingdom of Luxemburg, Western Europe.
Submitted by nesy on Wed, 2008-04-30 08:00.
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Posted in Arts & Culture | Caribbean | culture an traditions | Europe | history | international | Paint&Sculpture | personalities | Pinar del Río | read more | 76 reads »
In Pinar del Río, Cuba: IV Scientific Workshop on Maritime and Naval History Grows
The IV Scientific Workshop on Maritime and Naval History was held at La Coloma seaside town with the debate of 19 works related to Pinar del Río.
Submitted by nesy on Wed, 2008-04-30 07:50.
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Posted in Travel & Tourism | Caribbean | culture an traditions | Destinations | Education | Events | history | Pinar del Río | Society | read more | 53 reads »
Rewarded Cuban farmers for groupers in the quality and quantity of their cultivations
Over 20 outstanding Pinar del Río farmers were awarded for their relevant merits in several agricultural branches of the province.
The ceremony was held at Los Malagones monument, located in El Moncada community, Viñales municipality, with the participation of leaders of National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP), the Party and the Government.
Submitted by nesy on Tue, 2008-04-29 09:08.
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Posted in Caribbean | culture an traditions | national | personalities | Pinar del Río | Society | Business & Economy | read more | 55 reads »
Guamá Dramatic Group of Pinar del Río Cuba turns 40 years old
Nobody doubts that life is a stage where we act and assume a leading role in one way or another, but to give life to fictitious situations and persons is one of the hardest works to perform.
Submitted by nesy on Wed, 2008-04-23 06:57.
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Posted in Arts & Culture | Caribbean | culture an traditions | history | national | personalities | Pinar del Río | Society | read more | 70 reads »
Santiago de Cuba Gets Closer to Cuban National Baseball Championship Title
Defending champions Santiago de Cuba took another step on Sunday towards the crown of the 47th Cuban National Baseball Championship with their third consecutive win over host Pinar del Rio at the Capitan San Luis stadium.
Province of Pinar del Río, Cuba: Increase in the production of food and sectors that replace imports.
The increase in the production of food and sectors that replace imports and constitute exportable funds as well, are some of the strategies used by different companies in the province of Pinar del Río.
Submitted by nesy on Sat, 2008-04-19 09:31.
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Posted in Caribbean | Destinations | national | Pinar del Río | Society | Business & Economy | Politics & Government | read more | 86 reads »
Pinar del Río, Cuba prioritizes conservation of hydraulic infrastructure
To keep the good conditions of the reservoirs and canal networks in the territory is part of the prioritized actions of Pinar del Río in order to protect water, due to its shortage.
Submitted by nesy on Wed, 2008-04-16 07:45.
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Posted in Caribbean | Destinations | Environment | national | Pinar del Río | Society | Business & Economy | Science & Technology | read more | 90 reads »
Pinar del Rio advances to Championship Series
The Vegueros of Pinar del Rio defeated the Gallos of Sancti Spiritus in 10 innings by the score of 7-6 and advance to the final Championship Series which starts on Wednesday.
Submitted by nesy on Mon, 2008-04-14 00:52.
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Posted in Caribbean | Events | national | Pinar del Río | Sancti Spiritus | Society | Sports | read more | 102 reads »
Cuban grassquit, an endemic bird of the island in a vulnerable state
To preserve the Cuban grassquit, an endemic bird of the island in a vulnerable state, is a goal of some scientists of Pinar del Río, also considered Cuba’s natural cathedral.
Submitted by nesy on Fri, 2008-04-11 08:46.
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Posted in Caribbean | Destinations | Environment | national | Pinar del Río | Society | read more | 102 reads »
Symbolic Cultural Institution of Pinar del Río, Cuba Milanés theater Nominated for Restoration Award
José Jacinto Milanés theater, a symbolic cultural institution of Pinar del Río is among the 12 nominees to the National Restoration Award granted by the National Union of Architects and Engineers of Cuba (UNAIC).
Submitted by nesy on Fri, 2008-04-11 08:38.
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Posted in Arts & Culture | Caribbean | culture an traditions | Destinations | history | national | Pinar del Río | Society | Theater | read more | 96 reads »
Aldo del Río nominated to Cubadisco 2008
Pinar del Río is celebrating these days not only the classification of the baseball team to the semifinals of the 47th National Championship, but the nomination of one of the most outstanding musicians to Cubadisco 2008 awards.
Submitted by nesy on Wed, 2008-04-09 10:57.
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Posted in Arts & Culture | Caribbean | culture an traditions | Destinations | Entertainment | Music | national | personalities | Pinar del Río | Society | read more | 124 reads »
S.O.S, HIV increases in Pinar del Río, Cuba
Seventeen new HIV positive cases were diagnosed in Pinar del Río during the first trimester of the year.
Only 11 cases were confirmed same date last year, said doctor Niel Acosta Rodríguez, head of the AIDS Prevention and Control Program in the province.
Submitted by nesy on Tue, 2008-04-08 08:52.
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Posted in Caribbean | national | Pinar del Río | Society | Health & Medicine | Science & Technology | read more | 230 reads »
The third prize at the 10th International Ballet Student Competition in the Great Theater of Havana to dancer Julio Blanes
Mantua ballet dancer Julio Blanes won the third prize at the 10th International Ballet Student Competition held from March 15 to the 30 in the Great Theater of Havana, with the participation of several European and Latam contestants.
Submitted by nesy on Tue, 2008-04-08 08:46.
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Posted in Arts & Culture | Caribbean | culture an traditions | Dance | Education | Events | Havana | international | personalities | Pinar del Río | Society | read more | 99 reads »