Cuban Dancer Jose Manuel Carreño Planning Flamenco Debut
The Cuban dancer Jose Manuel Carreño will debut as a flamenco dancer during the gala for the 25th anniversary of the Spanish Ballet of Cuba, which begins Thursday in this capital.
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Cuban Government on Summit of the Americas
The Cuban government published a statement in the Granma newspaper today under the title “For the Second Independence.” In it is an analysis of the recently concluded Summit of the Americas, held in Cartagena, Colombia.
Read MoreCuban Five Member Writes from USA
In a letter sent from the US to the people of the island, Cuban Five member Rene Gonzalez gave his thanks for the expressions of affection and solidarity he received during his 15-day stay on the island.
Read MoreCuban Arrested During Papal Mass Back in Jail
Cuban authorities have again jailed opposition figure Andres Carrion Alvarez, who was arrested on March 26 for shouting “Down with Communism” during the Mass officiated by Pope Benedict XVI in Santiago de Cuba.
Read MoreCuba Exports Focused on Health Care and Tourism
Cuba is placing its bets on health service exports, tourism and other fields such as academics and computer sciences – sectors which today generate 70 percent of the national income.
Read MoreEstado de SATS premieres censored documentary
The Estado de SATS online initiative, coordinated by physicist Antonio Rodiles, will be showing documentary “Awakening” (Despertar) on April 20 following its exclusion from the recently concluded Exhibition of Young Filmmakers festival.
Read MoreCuban Hydroelectric Plant Being Renovated with Chinese Technology
The oldest hydroelectric plant in Cuba is reaching its centenary as it goes through a renovation effort that will make it the largest generator in western Pinar del Rio province.
Read MoreLow-Budget Film Festival Opens in Gibara
The Low-Budget Cinema Festival (Spanish: El Festival de Cine Pobre), held annually in the eastern Cuban town of Gibara (Holguin), is beginning its tenth edition today, which will run through April 22 with over 110 works in the competition.
Read MoreCorrea Congratulated for Refusal to Attend Summit
A large group of signers have sent an open letter to Ecuadorian president Rafael Correa praising his stand to not attend the “Summit of the Americas,” which took place over the weekend.
Read MoreCuban Dance Troupe to Perform at London Olympics
The dance company Danza Contemporanea de Cuba will debut a work by Israeli choreographer Itzik Galili as part of the cultural program organized by the London Olympics.
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