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The Republic of Cuba is a collection of islands in the Caribbean Sea. The official language is Spanish. It hosts a wealth of international festivals and events. Many international events include simultaneous translation services from Spanish to English for main work sessions. |
National Holidays & Festivals
- Independence Day, May 20. Anniversary of the transfer of power from Spain in 1902.
- Revolution Day, July 26. Commemorates Fidel Castro's opposition to the Batista military dictatorship on this day in 1953.
- Liberation Day, January 1. Commorates the revolution of 1959 led by Fidel Castro which ousted dictator Fulgencio Batista.
- Labor Day (May 1),
- Wars of Independence Day (Oct 10)
Religious & Traditional Festivals
· Parrandas
This annual traditional and popular festivity witnesses celebrations in the neighboring towns of Vueltas and Camajuani, which last all night until daybreak. As a part of the festivities, two rival sides prepare a big float each with monumental piece built on it. The floats parade down the center of the city, several hours apart, on the last Saturday of every year. This celebration is a magnificent festivity devoted exclusively to merry-making.
· La Huella de Espana
La Huella de Espana is a Hispanic culture festival.
· Santiago de Cuba's Caribbean Culture Festival
Sports Festivals
- Giraldo Cordova Cardin In Memoriam International Boxing Tournament
- Memorial Barrientos Athletics Tournament
- Ernest Hemingway International Marlin Fishing Tournament
Music & Dance Festivals
- Choral Music Festival
- Miguel Matamoros Music Festival
- Jazz Plaza Festival
- International Drama Festival
- Electroacustical Music Festival
- Boleros de Oro Song Festival
- Habaneras Song Festival
- New Latin American Film Festival
- Havana's Guitar Festival and Competition
- Havana's International Ballet Festival
Art & Educational Events
- FIART. The International Fair of Popular Arts.
- FIHAV. Havana's International Fair.
- Pedagogia; A meeting for the unity of the Latin American teachers.
- Salud para Todos (Health for All); The International Fair of Medical Technology.
- Tecnotur; Cuba's Tourism Convention with international exhibit of technologies and products for the Tourist Industry.
- Expolingua; An international event on Linguistics.
- Casa de las Américas' Literary Award
- International Book Fair
- Havana's Biennial Art Exhibit
Events during 2006
- International Hemingway Fishing Tournament- Jun 2006 (annual)
Marina Hemingway, Havana
The Hemingway International Nautical Club hosts a full calendar of events each year, one of the most important of them being the annual International Hemingway Fishing Tournament at Marina
- International Golden Boleros Festival- Jun 2006 (annual)
Hotel Nacional de Cuba, Havana
Cuban boleros are essentially love songs, often tinged with melancholy. The International Golden Boleros Festival takes place each year in the Hotel Nacional de Cuba and other venues in Havana…
- Fiesta del Fuego- Jul 2006 (annual)
Santiago de Cuba
The week-long raunchy street party known as the Fiesta del Fuego takes place in Santiago on Cuba's east coast. Celebrate Caribbean culture by dancing all night long and a lot more.
- Havana Carnival- Jul - Aug 2006; Weekends only (annual)
El Malécon, Havana
The Havana Carnival takes place at weekends during July and August. Expect music, dancing, processions, parades, fanciful outfits, fireworks, beer, rum and lots of fun.
- Havana Ballet Festival- Oct - Nov 2006 (biennial)
Havana
The first Havana Ballet Festival was in 1960 and it has taken place every two years since 1974, making it one of the most well-established events of its kind in the world.
