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February 22nd

Importance of languages to be highlighted in UNESCO in Paris

Executives from UNESCO and diplomats representing the Movement of Nonalignment Counties (NOAL), highlighted the importance of autochthonous languages within the concept of cultural diversity. Read More

In Habana: Servando Cabrera Moreno, between theatre and religious images

Library "Servando Cabrera Moreno" is in the middle of a special program to celebrate the 85 anniversary of the birth date of the artist to whom it owns its name and reason of existence: a prominent Cuban painter, draftsman, professor and collector, born in May 1923. Read More

Tribute to Cuban Filmmaker Humberto Solas at Huelva Film Festival

The 2009 Ibero-American Film Festival of Huelva, Spain, will pay tribute to late Cuban filmmaker Humberto Solas; the event will be held November 15-22. Read More

Cuba and the Social Impact of the Book Fair

The International Book Fair Cuba 2009 was in full swing here in Havana –the country’s annual book fiesta, which goes beyond any commercial event, more a genuine cultural and social phenomenon.<br /> Read More

154-pound Cuban Lara rising

While the raucous Fort Lauderdale, Florida crowd -- infiltrated with more than a few flag-waving Cubans chanting, &quot;Cuba, Cuba' -- was there to support flashy prospect Yuriorkis Gamboa, it is Erislandy Lara (4-0, 3 KOs) who continues to pique the interest of this scribe.<br /> Read More

Eastern Folk Ballet to rescue Afro-Cuban roots

Fifty years after being created, the Eastern Folk Ballet, the first professional group of its kind in Cuba, rescues the Afro-Cuban roots spread throughout the entire eastern region. Read More

Children's Surgical Services in Central Cuba

The central Cuban province of Cienfuegos guarantees excellent children's surgical services, as part of efforts to improve the people's quality of life. Read More

A lot of Fina García Marruz, a Cuban tribute to a life of literary creation

The great poet and essay writer Fina García Marruz, to whom this 18th Book Festival Cuba 2009 is dedicated –together with Jorge Ibarra- was paid tribute for her literary work, in a colloquium developed in this capital city. Read More

Experts on Earth Sciences Meet in Havana

More than 700 experts, including 170 delegates from 33 countries, will participate in the 3rd Cuban Convention on Earth Sciences and Services Fair that takes place in Havana on March 16-20, 2009. Read More