Santos Caballero Honored for His Contribution to History and Culture
By Yang Fernández Madruga / Adelante
In recognition of his career, solidity, and scholarly rigor in the creation of journalistic, graphic, and audiovisual materials that promote and disseminate history, the Camagüey branch of the Cuban Union of Historians (Unhic) awarded the Pablo de la Torriente Brau Certificate of Recognition to the Camagüey intellectual Jorge Santos Caballero.
Read more ...Ballet of Camagüey Revives “Dracula” for the Fiesta de la Cubanía
By Yanetsy León González/Adelante
The Ballet of Camagüey resumed performances of Dracula this weekend at the Teatro Principal, as part of the Cuban Culture Week celebrations. However, Sunday’s show had to be canceled due to persistent rains caused by a trough over the territory.
Read more ...Between Brushes and Plums: Emilio Wong’s Harvest in China
By Yanetsy León González/Adelante
One year after embarking on the journey that would change his life, Emilio Wong is once again making headlines—this time from the heart of Hangzhou, where he has just officially inaugurated the Cuban Cultural Center, a comprehensive platform for promoting Cuban art and culture in China.
Read more ...From Hieroglyph to Emoji: Adolescence, Screens, and the Reality We Don’t See
By Yanetsy León González/Adelante
I’ve been watching two series that, while very different in form, are deeply connected by an essential concern: the unease about what is happening to us as a society in the face of technological growth and emotional decline. I’m talking about Adolescence, a recent British production that disarms with its simplicity and depth, and Black Mirror, the now-classic dystopian anthology that feels less like science fiction and more like a chronicle of the present.
Read more ...Will There Be a San Juan Camagüeyano?!
By Melvin Rodríguez Torres/Student of Journalism
Not without controversy, the San Juan Camagüeyano kicked off on June 23rd. Despite material limitations, the government of the city of Camagüey has organized the traditional event, which celebrates its 300th anniversary in 2025.
Cultural Journalism Colloquium at the Gates of the Americas
By Marcos de Jesús Pérez Lescaille /Student of Journalism
The 8th edition of the National Colloquium of Cultural Journalism will take place in Camagüey from June 19th to 22nd. In a press conference hosted this Tuesday by the presidency of the Union of Cuban Journalists (UPEC) and the Saíz Brothers Association (AHS), institutions that are joining forces for the event, they offered details on the proposed activities.
Cuba and Salamanca Strengthen Cultural Ties at the FÀCYL Festival
By Yanetsy León González/Adelante
From June 18th to 22nd, Salamanca will host the International Arts Festival of Castile-León (FÀCYL), celebrating two decades as one of Spain's most prominent cultural platforms.
Viengsay Valdés: An Award, a Biography, a School
By Yanetsy León González/Adelante
How far can someone go without having “the ideal conditions”? Viengsay Valdés wasn't born with the perfect body for ballet. She had a receding hairline due to alopecia caused by hair pulling in gymnastics, feet that didn't naturally open outward, and misaligned muscles from pedaling a bicycle—a transportation solution that ended up working against her. She was told she had the hands of a pianist, and perhaps that's why she loves the violin and piano. But dance was her thing.
The 33rd Edition of the Provincial Music Festival Announced
By Yanetsy León González/Adelante
Art instructor and professional guitarist Arbelio Marín Padrón is the honoree of the 33rd edition of the Provincial Music Festival, rescheduled for May 8th and 9th in this city.



