Ibero-American Parade, an Attractive Proposal of the Festival
- Written by Redacción ¡ahora!
- Published in Culture
- Hits: 2943
Photos: Juan Pablo Carreras / ACNThe 2018 Ibero-American Parade took place on Thursday in the city of Holguín, as part of the 24th edition of the Ibero-American Culture Festival, taking place here until the 30th of October.
The invited nations of Chile, Canada and Spain were represented by cultural groups that showed the main values of their traditions, in a Cuban city that welcomes them with affections and recognitions.
Fabiola Salina, founding director of the group, told the ACN that in this first time on Cuban land they are delighted by the reception that their performance is getting from the public, especially since it is a denunciation of the consequences of the blockade imposed to Cuba for almost 60 years.
The artist expressed to be in love with the Iberian dances and also intends to direct his music from salsa, bachata and son.
Spain and the Canarian community showed their arts through the Yoga project in everyday life.
This edition of the Ibero-American Culture Festival is dedicated to the 25 years of the Ibero-American Center and the doctors Armando Hart Dávalos and José Manuel Guarch del Monte. / ACN
The block of flags, the ride of the Holguín Association of Mopeds, as well as theater and dance groups from all over the country gathered here to express through art the encounter among cultures, which took place after Admiral Cristóbal Colón landed for the first time in Cuba in Bariay, located in the municipality of Rafael Freyre, on October 28, 1492.
The Cuban roots were represented by the rural music group Cacoyugüín, accompanied by the singer Emiliano Sardiñas, who dedicated his Decima and Pie forzado (Forced foot) to the Caribbean nation and the unity of the peoples.
The invited nations of Chile, Canada and Spain were represented by cultural groups that showed the main values of their traditions, in a Cuban city that welcomes them with affections and recognitions.
Santiago de Chile was represented by the folk group Raipillan, with 14 years of creation, which welcomes children and young people who receive education and knowledge through the arts.
Fabiola Salina, founding director of the group, told the ACN that in this first time on Cuban land they are delighted by the reception that their performance is getting from the public, especially since it is a denunciation of the consequences of the blockade imposed to Cuba for almost 60 years.
Canadian delegation delighted the audience with Etienne Drapeau, a French-Canadian composer and singer, who is beginning a professional career in Latin rhythms.
The artist expressed to be in love with the Iberian dances and also intends to direct his music from salsa, bachata and son.
Spain and the Canarian community showed their arts through the Yoga project in everyday life.
Mexican and “Trova” music were performed by the group Mariachi de Holguín and the composer Luis Franco, respectively.
A renowned music group from Santiago de Cuba, the Steel Band of El Cobre, closed the parade with its peculiar instruments called “pilas” and the contagious Caribbean rythms.
A renowned music group from Santiago de Cuba, the Steel Band of El Cobre, closed the parade with its peculiar instruments called “pilas” and the contagious Caribbean rythms.
This edition of the Ibero-American Culture Festival is dedicated to the 25 years of the Ibero-American Center and the doctors Armando Hart Dávalos and José Manuel Guarch del Monte. / ACN
