100 Years with Fidel

Amid the tensions imposed by the intensification of the blockade enforced by the United States government, and with special attention to the dimension of culture as a pillar of the nation, the largest of the Antilles today celebrates the centenary of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz.

The legacy of the historical leader remains alive in the determination of the archipelago's inhabitants to continue their sovereign project in the face of aggression, threats, and hardships that affect daily life under current conditions. This effort is supported by thousands of friends from around the world who have gathered on the island to honor the memory of a figure who continues to be an inspiration, not only for Cubans, but for the world.

Additionally, the week of August 10 to 16 is marked by an intense cultural program dedicated to the occasion, with its main focus on August 13.

Music, dance, theater, visual arts, and literature thus join together in a celebration spanning the entire country.

The 34th Havana International Book Fair, taking place from August 10 to 16 at the Línea y 18 Cultural Station, is dedicated to the milestone and features the Russian Federation as the guest country of honor. This event stands among the key proposals sustaining the revolutionary process and its historical leader’s commitment to culture.

Similarly, performance events and other shows scheduled throughout the weekend will extend and sustain the commemoration over time.