Cuban Films Competing in 37th Havana Film Festival Announced

Havana - The nine Cuban feature-films competing in the 37th International Festival of New Latin American Cinema were announced yesterday here by Roberto Smith de Castro, head of the Cuban film institute.
Smith, president of the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC), said that out of the nine films, four were produced by this institution, while the remaining five are independent films.
Cuba Committed to UNESCO for Sustainable Development

Paris - Cuba reiterated today here its commitment to UNESCO and the confidence in its management to come true the dream of achieving societies characterized by a legitimate sustainable development.
Cuban Higher Education Minister, Rodolfo Alarcon, said the island will remain committed to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and its founding principles.
Discussions on Day of Cuban Culture in Digital Media Begin

Havana - The 6th Day of Cuban Culture in Digital Media starts here today to promote, as every year, the debate on new implementation methods with current technologies.
The Salón de Mayo (The May Hall) in the Pabellón Cuba of this capital, gathers professionals and specialists in the development of computerization and telecommunications, in addition to culture and journalism until next Friday.
UNESCO Calls for General Mobilization Against Violent Extremism

Paris - The Director General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, called today for a general mobilization against the phenomena that threaten the world, such as violent extremism.
During the opening day of the 38th General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), said that before such evils it is essential to promote the dialogue of cultures, freedom of expression and create synergies between States.
American Musicians Confirmed Participation in Jazz Plaza 2015
Havana - American rock and roll band ''ZZ Top'' and saxophonist Kenny G are included in the guest list to the International Jazz Plaza Festival 2015, from December 17 to 20, confirmed the organizing committee.
Cuban Author Launches Book in Chile

Santiago de Chile - Vibrant testimonies were part of the launch of the book "''En la senda del Che, biografía de Elmo Catalán" (Along Che´s Path, a Biography of Elmo Catalán), by Cuban journalist José Bodes Gómez, during Santiago´s International Book Fair (FILSA).
Culture
Havana - The 11th International Linguistic Conference 2019, taking place at the Jose Antonio Portuondo Valdor Institute of Literature and Linguistics, began on Monday with the presence of experts from several countries.
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The Los Cuenteros Puppet Theater Company celebrated its 50th anniversary this November 19 at the Museum of Humor, located in San Antonio de los Baños, with the exhibition ''Fifty years telling stories''. The exhibition shows photographs, puppets and costumes used by Los Cuenteros in various performances since 1969.
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Paris - Cuba’s Minister of Culture, Alpidio Alonso, assessed the role of culture in the United Nations Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, during a multilateral forum held ay UNESCO headquarters in Paris.
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