In a conversation with Granma International the centers director, Dr. Rodrigo Alvarez Cambras, emphasizes that the prestigious institution was the first in Latin America to perform a hip replacement operation, in 1969. Read More
The Bejucal Charangas (brass bands) like other Cuban traditional festivities owe its existence to the slavery black population of the colonial time. After the Misa del Gallo (Christmas mass) they used to dance to the rhythm of the drums around the church of that Havana location while white and free mulatto peoples enjoyed that show where they invoked their goddesses through frenetic movements. Read More
The Cuban carnivals are celebrated every year throughout the country. However, those from Havana and Santiago de Cuba cities are the most significant, each of them with its own identity. Read More
One of the most authentic traditional celebrations in Cuba are the parrandas (to go out partying) from the old town of Remedios located at central part of the island.
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In 1927, Ignacio Piñeiro founded his innovative "Septeto Nacional", introduced for the first time in the history of Son a trumpet as lead instrument. Read More
Ballets Nouveaux is a programme of new works by local and international choreographers as well as guest artists from the Cuban National Ballet. Read More
