The U.S. couple of trapeze artists made up by Sylvia Friedman and Samuel Sion performed at the inauguration of the Circuba 2010 international festival at the Cuban capital’s Karl Marx Theatre. Friedman and Sion are the first circus artists from the United States to perform on the island since 1959.
Read MoreThe Fifth Magic with Cards (Cartomagia) event took place in the Cuban capital from June 8-11 with magicians from around the country participating. The program included shows for children and special presentations for the elderly, which were held in senior citizens’ homes, health care institutions and workplaces. (12 photos)
Read MoreHT brings you a monthly cultural calendar compiled by the Cuba Absolutely website in PDF format. The listings include any major events as well as some of the off-the-beaten-track “peñas” and art showings in large part attended by Cubans.
Read MoreHavana is a city of cultural happenings year round, be it music, dance, visual art, theater, etc. In May occur two popular events. The Mayo Teatral theater festival and the Cubadisco music festival.
Read MoreHavana is a city of cultural happenings year round, be it music, dance, visual art, theater, etc. Starting this post HT will be bringing you a monthly cultural calendar compiled by the Cuba Absolutely website in PDF format. The listings include any major events as well as some of the off-the-beaten-track “peñas” and art showings in large part attended by Cubans.
Read MoreThe cultural relations between Cuba and the Soviet Union created ties that are difficult to undo, though it’s been almost 20 years since that unity has received a new stimulus. The 19th Cuba International Book Fair will provide a new meeting with Russian culture, appealing and longed for by the Cuban public.
Read MoreCuban and U.S. actors joined in the Cuban capital to perform the work The Closest Farthest Away, an attempt to promote collaboration between both nations, according to its production director Chi-Wang Yang. The director spoke to the press covering the 31st Havana Film Festival, which will take place in the island through December 13.
Read Moreuntil September 13, kids and adults can continue enjoying the children’s work “La Caperucita Roja” (Little Red Riding Hood) at the Hubert de Blanck Theater in Havana’s Vedado district. Performances are on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning at 5:00 p.m.
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