A country full of books

Cuba is set to become a huge literary hub once again. There are just a few days to go before the inauguration of Havana’s annual International Book Fair (FILH) – which begins on Thursday, February 11, and runs through February 21– one of the most popular events on the island.
Cuban First Vice President highlights values of José Martí Memorial

José Martí Memorial treasured heritage values that identify us with humanism and anti-imperialism of the most universal of all Cubans, said Monday Miguel Diaz-Canel, first vice president of the Councils of State and Ministers of Cuba.
The ceremony for the 20th anniversary of this institution created, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), said that the festival was also a tribute to its founder, Fidel Castro, who arrives in 2016 at age 90 Life, reported Radio Rebelde.
Cuban Musicians to Celebrate 260 Anniversary of the Birth of Mozart
Havana-Cuban musicians will offer a recital on Saturday with selections from operas and other pieces to honor the Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the 260 anniversary of his birth, the organizers said.Scenes from Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute, Idomeneo, Cosi fan tutte and Mitridate and the religious motet 'Exsultate jubilate', will be performed in the Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso.
British Singer Adele Rejects Taking Part in Campaign of Donald Trump

London - British pop singer Adele, a Grammy laureate in 2009, made clear today that she will not allow US Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump to use songs written by her in his electoral campaign.
Havana Circus Tent Becomes a Multidisciplinary Cultural Center

Havana - Havana´s Trompoloco tent, one of the main circus headquarters in Cuba will become a cultural center from next Friday to converge the most diverse artistic expressions.
According to the announcement made today by the popular Cuban actress Blanca Rosa Blanco, appointed director general and host of the emerging artistic project, the musical group selected for the inaugural concert will be Alexander Abreu and Habana de Primera, considered one of the best dance music of the country today.
Alicia Alonso Receives Acknowledgement from U.S. Physicians

Prima ballerina assoluta Alicia Alonso, Director General of Cuba’s National Ballet Company (BNC), recently received an acknowledgement from U.S. medical institutions specialized in the care of artists, at the headquarters of the renowned Caribbean company.
Culture
Havana - Cuba is a nation with a wealth of culture, stated the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Audrey Azoulay, at the inauguration of the 41st International Festival of New Latin American Cinema on Thursday, running through December 15 in this capital.
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With the question of What can young people do about climate change?, representatives from 19 Caribbean countries are meeting today at the Havana´s Nacional Hotel as part of UNESCO's 2nd International School of Sciences.
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Audrey Azoulay, Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), will make an official visit to Cuba from next December 4.
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