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• 11 / 24 / 2006

Very close ties of friendship and mutual admiration united the Cuban president and the exceptional Ecuadorian painter Oswaldo Guayasamín; that brotherly relationship was remarked on by the Foundations director of international relations, who confirmed the events to celebrate Fidels birthday: a colloquium on Fidels thought, with participation by outstanding men and women from the worlds of culture, science and politics from all over; the concert "All Voices Together" at the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Tribunal in Havana; and the inauguration of an exhibition with works by the celebrated Latin American artist at the National Museum of Fine Arts.

The "Informative Roundtable," television program, which broadcast this news, included statements by prominent individuals whose presence at the event has been confirmed, including sociologist and journalist Ignacio Ramonet; Havana City Historian Eusebio Leal; former Ecuadorian President Rodrigo Borja; writer Luis Britto; and outstanding intellectual Atilio Borón, who expressed great appreciation at being able to attend a tribute to a man who has become a present and future symbol of the peoples struggles for their emancipation from imperialist greed.

Saskia Guayasamín, vice president of the Foundation, was a guest on "Roundtable," and affirmed that the international event is a battle that was won in a very short time due to the great admiration for Fidel and his father, who dedicated all of his artistic work to the defense of the poor and dispossessed of Our America.

For two and half days, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, the aforementioned colloquium will meet at the International Convention Center, Alfredo Vera said. Three commissions will feature discussions on solidarity, internationalism and the desire to create the "New Man," ideas present in Fidels ideas and work. They will also discuss the Cuban presidents ideas regarding justice, equality and the great questions facing humanity. "Roundtable" host Randy Alonso explained that the discussions will be recorded and broadcast on that program.

Alfredo Che Vera, Guayasamíns grandson, said that the "All Voices Together" concert set for November 30 will feature top performers from Cuba and other Latin American nations.

Preparations appear to be going full steam ahead, and our country will proudly welcome the thousands of friends who plan to participate in that "magic mix of ideas and dreams."

Source: CubaNow