Fidel Castro's commitment to the development of national culture began from the revolutionary triumph in 1959. The inauguration of cultural institutions, activities, international fairs, creation of associations, congresses, symposia, workshops and many actions that reflect Fidel's point of view regarding culture.

The first time that poet Reynaldo Riverón saw the Commander in Chief Fidel Castro so close was in 1989, during the inauguration of Alquízar refrigerator, a work that the leader of the Cuban Revolution described as "labor feat ", because it was built in record time by 35th brigade in that municipality.

Havana - Outstanding Cuban revolutionary and intellectual Armando Hart passed away Sunday in this capital from a respiratory failure and will be buried at Havana cemetery on Monday morning.

Havana - About eight restored classic films of the region''s cinema will be screened during the 39th edition of the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema, scheduled from December 8 to 17, the program of the event announced today.

Havana - The Uruguayan journalist, broadcaster and writer Víctor Hugo Morales highlighted in this capital the example that Cuba represents for the revolutionaries of Latin America.

Havana - The 39th International Festival of the New Latin American Cinema, which will take place in this capital city from December 8th to 17th, will pay tribute to U.S. director James Ivory with eight films from his fruitful career, said organizers today.