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Calendario: Connecting with young people through TV drama

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 11/07/202411/07/2024

The Cuban TV drama series Calendario (translating as Calendar or Diary), directed by Magda González…

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  • Cuban Film

Jorge Perugorría: “Cuban cinema is a source of pride for me”

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 09/07/2024

With the naturalness of someone who seems not to have received awards, let alone the…

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  • News from Cuba

Cuba Chosen as Best Cultural Destination in the Caribbean 2024

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 08/07/2024

Cuba was once again selected as the Best Cultural Destination in the Caribbean in 2024,…

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  • Past events

Nutcracker in Havana – 1 November – 28 January 2025, UK tour

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 02/07/202402/03/2025

A classic ballet, set to a newly-commissioned Cuban version of the Tchaikovsky score arranged by…

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  • Past events

Havana Glasgow Film Festival tours the Small Isles – 25-31 July

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 02/07/202417/09/2024

Cuban films, salsa dancing, talks, cocktails and Cuban food, on Rum, Canna, Eigg and Muck.Full…

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  • Cuban Art

‘Shared Horizons’ – theme for 5th Havana Art Biennial November 2024

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 27/06/2024

From November 15, 2024 to February 28, 2025, one of the most significant artistic events…

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  • Cuban Art

Some works of Cuban artist Belkis Ayon @ Tate Modern – until 30 April 2025, London

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 10/06/202413/05/2025

Catch some of the works of the late Cuban artist Belkis Ayon on show at…

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  • Cuban Film

Cuban actor Jorge Perugorría wins National Film Award

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 17/05/2024

Cuban actor and director Jorge Perugorría Rodríguez became the winner of the 2023 National Film…

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  • Cuban Dance

Alfredo O’Farril Pacheco, National Dance Award 2024 winner: “Folklore is made by the people”

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 17/05/202403/11/2024

The dancer, choreographer and teacher Alfredo O’Farril Pacheco was awarded the 2024 National Dance Award…

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  • Cuban Film

SCREEN CUBA: Films to change the world, 9-22 March, London

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 16/01/202426/04/2024

Screen Cuba celebrates Cuban cinema, looking at achievements and challenges of the Cuban people through…

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  • News from Cuba

US blockade caused losses to Cuban culture of over 83 million USD in the last year

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 02/11/202303/11/2024

The Cuban government has presented its annual report to the United Nations about the consequences…

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  • News from Cuba

Cuban Culture Day this October celebrating diversity and identity

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 19/10/202319/10/2023

Cuba’s National Day of Culture is 20 October but Cubans celebrate their cultural heritage throughout…

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  • Cuban Music

Cubans among nominees for Latin Grammy Awards 2023

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 22/09/202302/07/2024

Buena Vista Social Club diva, Omara Portuondo, was amongst the selection of Cuban artists nominated…

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  • Cuban Design

Cuban Cinema Posters: Documentary Heritage of the World

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 21/07/2023

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) finally recognized the collection of posters…

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  • Past events

Cork Street Carnival: An Afro-Cuban Street Party, Saturday 5 August 2023, London

  • by cuba50
  • Posted on 18/07/202310/09/2023

Running 12.30pm–6pm Cork Street Carnival promises a packed programme of music, food and entertainment. The music programming…

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