Havana, November 25 (Radio Habana Cuba) — Cuba today remembers the historic leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro, eight years after his physical disappearance, while reaffirming his imprint in the permanent battle to defend national sovereignty and independence.

The anniversary comes amid the country’s extraordinary efforts to recover after the recent ravages of two hurricanes and several earthquakes, which highlight the cohesion, patriotic commitment and the value of solidarity that Fidel Castro brought to the process of transformations initiated in 1959 under his leadership.

Such efforts also take place in the context of the updating of the Cuban economic model, in a scenario of unprecedented intensification of the United States’ policy of blockade and financial persecution, and the media war promoted from that country with the purpose of subverting the revolutionary process on the island.

Hence, beyond the image of the bearded man in his olive-green uniform that turned Fidel Castro into a symbol of Cuban and universal rebellion, his legacy is being strengthened throughout the country these days through productive tasks and conversations about his life, work and thought, among other activities.

This day, the steps of the University of Havana will be the site of the youth’s tribute to the revolutionary leader, through a political-cultural evening that will celebrate the validity of his example in the daily struggles of the Cuban people.

For their part, the Cuban Workers’ Union and the Young Communist League dedicated a national day of voluntary work to Fidel Castro last Saturday, which commemorated the 65th anniversary of the first call for this initiative aimed at promoting productive tasks and fostering labor awareness.

Journalists, officials, workers and people who had a direct relationship with the revolutionary leader also told anecdotes to the new generations about these meetings that marked their lives and allowed them to see the real dimensions and magnetism of someone who is considered one of the great protagonists of the history and politics of the 20th century.

Amid the tensions that mark international relations today, the position of the Cuban Revolution in defense of the just causes of the world against the pretensions of the great powers to perpetuate their hegemony, and the need for peace, is also reaffirmed these days.

The day before, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez recalled on the social network X Fidel Castro’s vision on this subject with a phrase from the Cuban leader:

«We are enemies of war, and it is the imperialists who impose wars on humanity.  And the stronger they feel, the more dangerous they will be.   And for that reason, every people that fights for its sovereignty and for its independence, defends peace».

(Source: Prensa Latina)

Washington, Nov 25 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Embassy in the United States paid tribute today to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro, eight years after his passage to immortality.

In a simple ceremony, presided over by Lianys Torres, Chargé d’Affaires of the diplomatic headquarters, the life of one of the most impressive personalities of the 20th century and part of the 21st century was remembered.

With emotion, everyone observed a minute of silence in memory of the eternal Commander-in-Chief and listened to that song, almost an anthem, Cabalgando con Fidel, by Cuban singer-songwriter Raúl Torres.

‘Man, the grateful ones accompany you/How we will long for your heroic deeds/Nor does death believe/that it took possession of you./Man, we learned to know you eternal/As well as Olofi, Jesus Christ There is not a single altar without a light for you…’

The collective -which has an important presence of young people- reiterated its commitment to the legacy of Fidel’s political ideology.

In the evening of November 25, 2016, the world received the news of his physical departure in Havana.

Eight years later, as the troubadour said: ‘Today our heart beats outside/ And your people, even if it hurts/ Don’t want to say goodbye to you’.

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Havana, November 25 (Radio Habana Cuba) — Monday marked eight years since the physical departure of the eternal Fidel Castro.  From the steps of the University of Havana, Cubans — especially young people — paid tribute to the Commander, as a sign that his legacy remains here, in each of the people present and in so many others throughout Cuba and the world.

The evening began at around 8:00 p.m. at the university, with the presence of the President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez; the members of the Political Bureau, Esteban Lazo Hernández, president of the National Assembly of People’s Power and Roberto Morales Ojeda, Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Party; Meivys Estévez Echevarría, First Secretary of the National Committee of the Union of Young Communists.

Also present were other members of the Political Bureau, leaders of the Party, the Government, mass organizations, the Revolutionary Armed Forces and the Ministry of the Interior, students and teachers from different levels of education.

Meyvis Estévez, in emotional words, spoke of the Commander in his youth, that is how he wanted to remember him.  “The images of Fidel accompanied my childhood and adolescence, pure poetry for those of us who had the opportunity to share a piece of time with him.”

The First Secretary of the National Committee of the Union of Young Communists also recalled the important legacy of Fidel and each of the actions that made Cuba finally a safer, more dignified and, above all, free place.  “When it seemed that the memory of the apostle would be extinguished, Fidel from this same place lit a torch that took a different and dignified path,” she said.

“We are a generation that must face adversity and never lose hope. We are in every lineman, educator, doctor and every Cuban who fights for a better country. Fidel and his generation gave us a work that we will never let fall,” she also added.

Annie Garcés, Frank Pedroso, the Ballet Revolución, the Amadeo Roldán National Symphony Orchestra and other artists also paid tribute to the Commander, leaving everyone present more than moved.

Fidel was here again tonight.  Although, to tell the truth, Fidel has never stopped being here.  This tribute, more than commemorating his passing, reminds everyone that in times like these we must turn to him more than ever, remembering his struggles and his ideas.

Havana, November 25 (Radio Habana Cuba) — Cuba today remembers the historic leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro, eight years after his physical disappearance, while reaffirming his imprint in the permanent battle to defend national sovereignty and independence.

The anniversary comes amid the country’s extraordinary efforts to recover after the recent ravages of two hurricanes and several earthquakes, which highlight the cohesion, patriotic commitment and the value of solidarity that Fidel Castro brought to the process of transformations initiated in 1959 under his leadership.

Such efforts also take place in the context of the updating of the Cuban economic model, in a scenario of unprecedented intensification of the United States’ policy of blockade and financial persecution, and the media war promoted from that country with the purpose of subverting the revolutionary process on the island.

Hence, beyond the image of the bearded man in his olive-green uniform that turned Fidel Castro into a symbol of Cuban and universal rebellion, his legacy is being strengthened throughout the country these days through productive tasks and conversations about his life, work and thought, among other activities.

This day, the steps of the University of Havana will be the site of the youth’s tribute to the revolutionary leader, through a political-cultural evening that will celebrate the validity of his example in the daily struggles of the Cuban people.

For their part, the Cuban Workers’ Union and the Young Communist League dedicated a national day of voluntary work to Fidel Castro last Saturday, which commemorated the 65th anniversary of the first call for this initiative aimed at promoting productive tasks and fostering labor awareness.

Journalists, officials, workers and people who had a direct relationship with the revolutionary leader also told anecdotes to the new generations about these meetings that marked their lives and allowed them to see the real dimensions and magnetism of someone who is considered one of the great protagonists of the history and politics of the 20th century.

Amid the tensions that mark international relations today, the position of the Cuban Revolution in defense of the just causes of the world against the pretensions of the great powers to perpetuate their hegemony, and the need for peace, is also reaffirmed these days.

The day before, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez recalled on the social network X Fidel Castro’s vision on this subject with a phrase from the Cuban leader:

«We are enemies of war, and it is the imperialists who impose wars on humanity.  And the stronger they feel, the more dangerous they will be.   And for that reason, every people that fights for its sovereignty and for its independence, defends peace».

(Source: Prensa Latina)