This popular fiesta that aims to bring Cuban peasant traditions to its maximum expression

Artistic expressions from 18 nations have already confirmed their presence to virtually participate in the 53rd edition of the Cucalambeana Fiesta, organized in this city; an online event that will pay tribute, from June 29 to July 1, on the 191 anniversary of the birth of Juan Cristóbal Nápoles Fajardo, El Cucalambé.

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Although the pandemic has not yet left our country and we should not trust ourselves, we are gradually returning to normality, we shake off our fears, we set goals… The post-COVID-19 recovery stage is already a fact and the cultural sector, of course, readies efforts to comply with targeted measures.

Poet and improviser Idelgrades Hernández, the Sinsonte Caimitero

He was barely exceeding the first five calendars of life when the improviser Dimitri Tamayo, had the honor of meeting him. The prominent rhapsode Idelgrades Hernández, named after Sinsonte Caimitero, carried him in his arms precisely in El Cornito, the farm that hosted another famous bard: Juan Cristóbal Nápoles Fajardo, El Cucalambé. That is why his loss, recently, deeply penetrated Dimitri’s feelings.

Singer-songwriter Amaury del Río

Despite the necessary confinement due to the COVID-19, the members of the Hermanos Saíz Association (AHS), the young artistic vanguard in Cuba, remain active in their homes, cultivating each artistic expression and sharing various materials on the Internet.

Rosita Fornés passed awayCuba's Ministry of Culture reported on Wednesday that the remains of the outstanding dancer, singer and actress Rosita Fornés will rest in Cuba in compliance with her last will and testament.