Festival against homophobia in Artemisa

Artemisa, Cuba - The Festival against Homophobia will be in session this Tuesday May 24 in the capital municipality. People of Artemisa will have the opportunity of enjoy a Cultural Gala which is going to take place in the restaurant K-59 of this territory.
The recreational center will open its doors to the audience from 8:00 pm. Admission is free; this was announced by Marilyn Cabañas Alonso, psychologist from the department of health promotion.
The event has the support of the Municipal Department of Public Health, the Company of Commerce and Gastronomy and management of the Municipal Culture. The show will count with the participation of renowned artists of the territory including quick-change artists who defend the equal rights regardless of sexual preference of each person.
Translated by Lorenzo Raúl Alonso López
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