Cubans Celebrate the Legacy of José Martí

As part of the celebrations for the 157th anniversary of José Martí’s birth on January 28, kids flocked to the parks of Havana to dance, sing, play games, draw on the sidewalks and watch performances.

Children’s theatre groups such as Hombrecitos de verde, La Colmenita and Sobredós paid tribute to Cuban national Hero Jose Martí, one of the great turn-of-the-century Latin American intellectuals, performing for the future generations in the parks of Havana.

Among the other activities to celebrate José Martí birth that took place in Havana on Thursday was an outdoor concert by Cuban rock band Tesis de Menta.

Celebrations continue on Friday with the launching of the Alma Máter and Somos Jóvenes magazines, several concerts by Cuban singer-songwriters, carnival dances with the Cuban University Students Association (FEU) dance troupe and a concert by Mediterráneo at the 25th and G Park at 4:00pm.

Also taking place throughout the week are celebrations for the upcoming Ninth Congress of the Communist Youth League of Cuba (UJC) and the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Young Rebels Association.