Expression cannot be Overwhelmed by Fascist Ideas
CUBANEW/ACN
07 JUNE 2023
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Havana, June 6 (ACN) Poetry is common good; we cannot allow expression be overwhelmed by fascist ideas, said Cuban poetess Nancy Morejon in Paris during the literary forum “Poetry is my Flag”, as part of her denunciation of recent harassment against her.

In a statement uploaded to social media, the Cuban National Literature Laureate defended Cuban culture and condemned hatred-motivated messages against poetry, masked behind an allege defense of freedom of expression.

In the presence of intellectuals, poets and friends of Cuba in Paris, Morejon recalled the legacy of great figures of Cuban poetry such as Nicolas Guillen, Ruben Martinez Villena and Fina Garcia Marruz.

The outstanding Cuban writer received from renowned poet Francis Conde a letter signed by over 300 poets and intellectuals condemning the harassment she faced by hatred-motivated circles, who influenced the revocation of her position as president of honor of the 40th Paris 2023 Poetry Market event.

The Havana International Book Fair is here
To the delight of the Cuban family, Cone of the most awaited cultural events in Cuba and which every year is well attended by the population, especially by young people and children, has begun.

Author: Radio Habana Cuba | internet@granma.cu

february 10, 2023 11:02:05

Photo: Ariel Cecilio Lemus
To the delight of the Cuban family, the Havana International Book Fair, one of the most awaited cultural events in Cuba and which every year is well attended by the population, especially by young people and children, has begun.
With Colombia as guest of honor, the literary festival in its 31st edition opens its doors in the Cuban capital at its traditional venue in the historic-military Morro-Cabaña complex.
But as usual, in order to facilitate citizens’ access to the latest literary events, the Fair also extends to other venues such as the downtown Cuba Pavilion, Havana’s historic center, Casa de las Americas and the Rancho Boyeros fairgrounds.
The fair began in 1982, first held biannually, but in 2000 it became an annual event, an initiative that was very well received by literature lovers. It was in 1998 when it had for the first time a guest of honor, Mexico.
The event has established itself in recent years as one of the most important in Latin America and the Caribbean, attended by exhibitors from all over the world, eager to show what is being done in literary matters in their countries.
In addition to being an ideal space for the exchange between entities and professionals linked to the world of publications.
In a great effort, given the difficult economic conditions of the country, more than four million printed copies of 4,200 titles and 1,000 works in digital format have been guaranteed for this new edition.
Cubans will have the opportunity on this occasion to broaden their knowledge of Colombian literature, which is very close to our country thanks to Nobel Literature Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez, a great friend of the Greater of the Antilles.
Colombia is attending with a delegation made up of writers, publishers and academics from the different regions of its territory to showcase its cultural diversity.
Colombian authorities have expressed their gratitude for the invitation, which, they said, makes it possible to highlight the importance of culture in achieving the total peace promoted by President Gustavo Petro.
The Cuban public will also be able to learn more about the sister nation through other artistic manifestations. They will be able to enjoy the performance of the Enkelé group, made up of women who seek to build a better country through art and the dissemination of folklore. Likewise, Colombian short and feature films will be screened during the Havana meeting.
On the 19th, the fair will close its doors in Havana, but as part of the revolution’s policy of bringing culture to all, it will begin its tour throughout the rest of the country
The Havana International Book Fair occupies a place of preference among Cubans, who flock to the fair in search of new titles of all genres to broaden their literary horizons.

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Defending our culture is defending the homeland
Considered shield and sword of the nation, a sublime mixture of our deepest roots, Cuban culture constitutes a moral trench that upholds the emancipatory work of our homeland

Author: Mailenys Oliva Ferrales | informacion@granmai.cu
october 20, 2021 10:10:18

Photo: Artwork by Michel Moro
A redemptive anthem, a city for the first time free from the foreign yoke, and a rebellious history that began with the Mambi, remind us every October 20 why the Cuban people feel tremendously proud to celebrate National Culture Day today.
There are many reasons to commemorate and defend what we understand as our identity.
Considered shield and sword of the nation, a sublime mixture of our deepest roots, Cuban culture constitutes a moral trench that upholds the emancipatory work of our homeland.
Our enemies are intent on erasing this culture, which has been extended to education, sports and medicine as symbolic of a country, from our souls, with treacherous invitations in cyberspace, and condemn us to historical oblivion and detachment from the values forged by the Revolution.
The usual enemies, amidst the complex situation we face – with the tightening of the blockade and the impact of COVID-19 – direct their subversion laboratories against the very heart of the homeland: our culture.
Party First Secretary and President of the Republic Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermudez has made the people’s position clear, as we confront this unconventional war, in which the present and future of the nation are being defended.
Within the Revolution, he said, “There is room for everything and everyone, with the exception of those who seek to destroy our collective project…. In the Cuba of 2021, there is no room for annexationists or for the mercenaries of the moment.”