Viengsay Valdes, prima ballerina of Cuba’s National Ballet Company (BNC) received standing ovations during her presentation in the 6th Benefit Gala of Dance Stars, held in the Dominican Republic over the weekend.

An exhibit of photos and pictorial images of Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro opened at Havana’s ALBA Center on Thursday.

Cuban President Raul Castro acknowledged the significant role played by outstanding Cuban dancer and professor Ramiro Guerra in the founding and development of Cuban modern dance.

In an action of patriotic and revolutionary eaffirmation, which takes place every year, all Cuban children and youths paid tribute to Cuban-Argentinean guerrilla Ernesto Che Guevara and Independence Hero Antonio Maceo in the anniversary of their birthdays, in every Cuban education center.

The XXIV Boleros de Oro International Festival will have the participation of half a dozens singers, musical bands and researchers from 13 nations.

Delegates from México, Venezuela, Chile, Italy, Germany and Cuba confirmed their future participation in the XLV Cucalambeana cultural event.

Colombian peace activist and former senator Piedad Cordova attended the launch of the book ‘Fidel: Time Warrior’ —on the life of the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro— in Bogota, on Tuesday.

The National Council for the Plastic Arts awarded the 2014 National Prize of Plastic Arts to the artist Lázaro Saavedra.