Elio Delgado Valdes Archives - Page 4 of 19

Martha Graham Dance Company in Cuba

One of the highlights of the recently concluded Havana Ballet Festival was the presentation of the Martha Graham Dance Company, which we witnessed at the Mella Theater. (25 photos)

Cuba Shuts Itself Off to US Businesspeople

It was always more hope than an example, however, news about building the first US factory in Cuba since 1959 became headline news. Now it’s nothing more than a cloud of smoke.

Dub Love Premiere at Havana Ballet Festival

The work Dub Love premiered in Cuba on the openin day of the Havana Ballet Festival (Oct. 28-Nov.6) performed by the French dancers Ana Pi, Francois Chagnaud and Cecilia Bengoles. (10 photos)

Havana Pollution Goes Unchecked

Afternoons in the city turn dark, the cloud of smoke thrown into the air by the thermal power station’s chimney, clouding the atmosphere, pollutants are expelled out, ignoring the effects this has on the environment. (12 photos)

Cuba’s Amazing Soccer Ball Controller (Photo Feature)

On October 15, 2016, at the Habana Libre Hotel, Erich Hernandez Sanchez, a world record holder in soccer ball control, broke his own best mark in heading from a sitting position for 40 minutes 2:26 seconds. (13 photos)

Havana Wonder of the World Recognition in Pictures

The Wonder City status granted to the Cuban capital in 2014, was made official yesterday afternoon, June 7th. The persistent rain did not stop the ceremony in the courtyard of the Castle of San Salvador de la Punta in Old Havana. (9 photos)

A Month of Talented Young Pianists in Cuba

Young pianists will display their bravura on the stages set up for the 4th Young Pianists Festival, which will take place in Havana from June 2-26, under the artistic direction of Salomon Gadles Mikowsky.(14 fotos)

Spanish Navy Vessel Visits Havana

The twenty-one cannon salute announced the arrival at the port of Havana of the Spanish training ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano to the eyes of onlookers including the press. (9 photos)

The Rehabilitation of Havana’s Kilometer Zero

A visit today near the Capitolio building in the heart of Havana brings a feeling of revival. The restoration work of the building began in 2012 and it is projected to culminate in November 2019, just in time for the 500th anniversary of the city.(17 photos)

Dancer Carlos Acosta’s Company at Havana’s Gran Teatro

The graceful steps of the members of Danza Acosta, a young dance company founded by Cuban dancer Carlos Acosta, delighted audiences at a premiere performance held on Friday, April 16. Havana Times was present. (14 photos)