The national celebrations recall the the attacks on the Moncada and the Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks in eastern Cuba by a group of Revolutionaries led by Fidel Castro, July 26,1953.

According to a note published on Thursday by Granma news daily, the provinces of Ciudad de la Habana, Granma, Villa Clara and Camagüey received special awards for their outstanding contribution to Cuban economy.

The note adds that the work of Cienfuegos, Matanzas and Sancti Spíritus was also recognized.

The decision to choose Camagüey as venue of main activities to mark National Rebelliousness Day, July 26, was based on the results achieved by this province in important sectors of the island's economy, such as agriculture and the basic industry, as well as its performance in fields like education, services and social management, reads the note.