Festivals and Events in Cuba

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Maykel Blanco y Su Salsa Mayor invites of all fans of salsa and timbo to a concert in Havana, Cuba
Wednesday, 27 July 2011 13:25

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Cuban band Maykel Blanco y Su Salsa Mayor invites on July 29, 2011 of all fans of salsa and timbo to a concert in Havana, Cuba. Maykel Blanco is one of the most talented musicians of contemporary Cuba. Superb percussionist and pianist, a talented composer and producer, he is the head of one of the fastest growing bands in the genre of timba- the Maykel Blanco y Salsa Mayor. Dance floor during a concert of Maykel Blanco y Su Salsa Mayor is always full. The concert will be held at Casa Musica Habana in Havana, Cuba. Getting to Casa Musica Habana can be using the map, which shown on top of this article. Official website of Maykel Blanco y Su Salsa Mayor: http://www.maykelblanco.com

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Cuba: Havana is preparing for the XI Choral Festival
One of the most interesting academic and musical events in the world - the Havana International Choir Festival (XI Festival Internacional de Coros de La Habana) - will be held from 1 to 5 July 2014 at the concert venues of the capital of Liberty Island.

During this period, there will not only hear the best performances by choirs from Ecuador, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Argentina and other countries of the world, but also to attend master classes in folk choral music and interesting entertainment. The program will also feature 12 Cuban ensembles, among them: Ensemble Vocal Luna, la Schola Cantorum Coralina, Vocal Imago, Audinis and el Polifónico de Pinar del Río.

The festival is held in Havana for the 11th time. This year's celebration will focus on the well-known Latin American musicians Leo Brouwer (Leo Brouwer), Carlos Fariñas (Carlos Fariñas), Frank Fernandez (Frank Fernández) and Guido Lopez-Gavilanu (Guido López-Gavilán).

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Begin celebrations to mark the 400th anniversary of the first samurai in Cuba
Statue of Japanese samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga Japanese ambassador in Havana, Cuba announced the initiation of five concerts celebrations dedicated to the 400th anniversary of the arrival of a group of samurai to Cuba in 1614. Maestro Esikasu Fukumara and Cuban pianist Frank Fernandez, along with the National Symphony Orchestra, the concert opened this month.

First samurai who arrived on the island July 23, 1614 called Hasekura Tsunenaga. It is also called "Rokuemon". He was a veteran of the wars in Korea and had to bring a diplomatic mission of his country in the Spanish court, and to the Holy See.

Tsunenega was sent by the founder of the city of Sendai, Date Masamune, who was considered one of the most skilled warriors of the time. As part of his entourage were monks Luis de Sotelo, Ivanes Diego and Ignacio de Jesus, as well as 30 150 ispantsevi Japanese. Tsunenega sailed from the Gulf Tsukinoura October 28, 1613, on the galleon San Juan Bautista.

Many centuries later, from 1898 to 1943 came to Cuba Japanese small groups, covering 46 sites in six of the then provinces, including Isla de Pinos (now the Island of Youth)

Japanese in Cuba mainly engaged in agriculture, mining, sugar industry, fishing, mechanics, electricity and services. Hasekura In honor Tsunenagi in Havana opened a bronze statue on a granite pedestal 26 April 2001. The monument was transferred to Cuba school Sendai Ikue Gukuen in deference to the fraternal relations between Cuba and Japan.

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Cuba Holidays

Cuba - a very beautiful island nation, home to spiritual people who are open, ready to help and very friendly. As usual, the wider the soul of the people, the greater the holidays. The Republic of Cuba is no exception. Holidays Cuba, what are they?
New Year

Cuban Christmas holiday can be compared with the Russian: it is celebrated throughout the country, uniting generations. Only exception is that the New Year's Eve Cubans are deprived of such pleasures as wallow in the snow, ice skating and frost on the windows. Of course, the people of Cuba have their own tradition of celebrating the arrival of the new year. For example, with the onset of midnight all evenly eat 12 grapes, by the number of months in a year. Generally, on New Year's table Cubans are always a lot of food, as well as that of the Russians.
International Women's Day

Celebrated in many countries on March 8, International Women's Day, is one of the most favorite holidays of the Cuban people. Of course, especially women waiting for him. Every year on March 8 across Cuba festive concerts, meetings, rallies, and houses are covered with lush feast. Men, of course, give their spouses, girlfriends, colleagues flowers and gifts.
Liberation Day

In addition to the New Year in Cuba on January 1st also marked Liberation Day. This holiday is a reminder of the revolution occurred and prolonged confrontation between the people under the leadership of Fidel Castro and the dictatorial power led Fulhentsio Batista.

Date January 1 chosen by chance: it was on this day in 1959 the revolution triumphed, and the dictator fled the country. Since the first day of the new year is celebrated as Liberation Day. Decided to celebrate the feast big folk festivals, dances, songs and magnificent feasts.
Anniversary of the Victory at the Bay of Pigs

Every year on April 19 the Cuban people celebrate a holiday that can be compared in scale with the Russian Victory Day. April 19, 1961 attack was repulsed counterrevolutionaries prepared by agents of the United States. Since April 19 is considered one of the most important holidays.
International Workers' Day

Cuba is a communist state, showing particular attention to labor and workers. Therefore, as in other former socialist countries, May Day is celebrated here. For Cubans, he symbolizes the unity of the people, unity and readiness for joint work. He notes lush marches, demonstrations, concerts pompous and home Cubans arrange a feast, which bring together the whole family.