Madrid Night with Cuba’s Marta Campos
It was a magical night here in Madrid last Thursday in the company of Cuban singer/songwriter Marta Campos.
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Culture
Young Cuban Directors Show Works
Every February, the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC) presents a special exhibition in which we can enjoy what’s being done by the island’s youngest film directors. This year’s event runs from Feb. 23-28.
Read MoreLatin American Photographers in Havana
From Venezuela, Isabel Falcon presented a work on indigenous communities and brought the work of young photographers from her country. (20 photos)
Read MorePublishing in Cuba
To publish a book in Cuba, like in any other country, is a difficult task; however, the bureaucratic system here makes it almost impossible. Among the alternatives for having stories, novels or poems printed are literary competitions, since the winners of these contests are usually honored with the publication of their works.
Read MoreFeb. 18-21 Weekend in Havana
Besides the cultural program related to the International Book Fair and other calendar happenings already on our What’s On page and Cultural Calendar here are some additional weekend listings for several other Havana night spots.
Read MoreAnother Look at Haiti’s People ‘
Marcel questions falsehood, hypocrisy and lies as forms of life established among many adults. He tries to resolve family conflicts: he judges the father for the infidelity he commits; he feels pity for the mother, alone in a country where she can’t get work as a teacher (her profession) and must labor on a cleaning crew.
Read MoreArt Defending the Environment
The exhibit seeks to establish a connection between human beings and the environment, that’s why in the faces are always impressions of some other element, be it earth, glass, flowers, the skeleton of some little animal or an insect. (11 photos)
Read MoreBolshoi Delights Cuba Audience
It was like old times; the Bolshoi Ballet performed Saturday in Cuba after a 30-year absence. The by-special-invitation audience filled the 5,000 seat Karl Marx Theater. Jorge Luis offers Havana Times readers his up front view of the event that took place within the program of the 19th Cuba International Book Fair. (12 photos)
Read MoreThe Russians Return to Cuba
Thousands of people are turning out daily for the 19th edition of the Cuba International Book Fair as if it were a question of life or death, or as if by missing it they’d be committing some sort of crime. For most people, this reunion with Russia —this years guest country—, rekindles nostalgic memories.
Read MoreCuba Book Fair 2010 Photo Spread
The Cuba International Book Fair is underway in the capital in its 19th edition with its headquarters at the sprawling San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress overlooking Havana Bay. The event —the most widely attended on the island— brings together Cubans of all ages and also attracts foreign visitors. (23 photos)
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