Category Archives: Cultural

Documentary premiere features the hearts of Cubans and Vietnamese

Hanoi, August 11 (Prensa Latina) More than one of the attendees at a theater of the Military Radio and Television Center in Hanoi held back tears today during the premiere of an episode dedicated to the revolutionaries Fidel Castro and … Continue reading

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JCC: Leyanis and Anisleidis, golden names in Cuban athletics

Santo Domingo, Aug 3 (Prensa Latina) World champion Leyanis Pérez confirmed her status as favorite today, and long-distance runner Anisleidis Ochoa starred in one of the biggest surprises for Cuban athletics at the Central American and Caribbean Games. While Pérez … Continue reading

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Donation of ballet shoes strengthens training at the National Ballet of Cuba

Havana, March 31 (Prensa Latina) The National Ballet of Cuba (BNC) received a donation of ballet shoes sent by dancers from the San Francisco Ballet, a gesture of solidarity that will mainly benefit the students of the institution’s Dance Department. … Continue reading

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Italian cultural and social solidarity delegation begins visit to Cuba

Rome, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) A delegation of members of the Italian Recreational and Cultural Association (ARCI), and of Social Promotion and Social Cooperation (ACRS) begins a visit to Cuba today, in solidarity support in the face of new pressures … Continue reading

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Music Lovers Flock to Cuba for Jazz Festival

January 29, 2026 — Belly of the Beast Jazz Plaza is happening in Cuba this week, and Belly of the Beast is providing on-the-ground coverage. The festival is more than just concerts. It’s a space for exchange and collaboration where … Continue reading

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Jazz Plaza Festival in Cuba: A blend of arts and a passion for music

Havana, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) More than 1,500 national and foreign artists will converge in Cuba from January 25 to February 1 for the 41st International Jazz Plaza Festival, which will take place in four provinces of the country, organizers … Continue reading

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Creators in Cuba raise their voices for Venezuela and against imperialist attack

Havana, January 13 (Prensa Latina) Music, dance and décimas marked today in the Cuban capital a meeting between young creators, to sing of peace and sovereignty, and to show solidarity with Venezuela after the US military aggression of January 3. … Continue reading

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Pianist Roberto Fonseca promises a spectacular finale at Jazz Plaza, Cuba

Havana, January 11 (Prensa Latina) Pianist Roberto Fonseca, artistic director of the International Jazz Plaza Festival, promised a spectacular closing show, news that is welcome today along with the participation of Cuban artists and artists from more than 20 countries. … Continue reading

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Mexican actor Gael García Bernal honored at Havana Film Festival

December 19, 2025 — Belly of the Beast The renowned actor last week received the Honorary Coral at the 46th Havana International Film Festival. Bernal, who has starred in films like Amores Perros, Y tu mamá también and Babel, has several links to … Continue reading

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Gael García Bernal, with cinema at his feet and honors of a meeting in Cuba

Havana, Dec 10 (Prensa Latina) If this cinematic December brings anything to Cuba, besides films and flashes, it is the satisfaction and gratitude of those who today dedicate their lives to a magical expression, which makes possible utopias, dreams and … Continue reading

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