Cultural Center of Cuba inaugurated in Zhejiang province, China

Havana, June 12 (RHC) The Cultural Center of Cuba has officially been inaugurated in the Chinese province of Zhejiang, serving as a multifaceted platform for the promotion of the arts and culture of the Antillean island.

The Cuban ambassador to China, Alberto Blanco, emphasized that this venue is dedicated to safeguarding and showcasing the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the island through literature, film, folk music, and other cultural expressions.

He highlighted the importance of this project in enhancing cultural interactions between the two nations.

In a video message, he thanked Huang Qiaoming and the others who had helped him, and also encouraged the public to actively engage in the center's activities to deepen their understanding of Cuban culture and the relationship between the two countries.

For her part, the Consul General of Cuba in Shanghai, Mileidy Aguirre, thanked China for the opportunity to showcase the richness of Cuban culture.

She conveyed her hope for the Zhejiang public, in particular the younger generation, to gain a deeper understanding of Cuba, thereby fostering closer ties and enhancing bilateral cooperation.

Aguirre pointed out that Cuba and China have been connected since the mid-19th century, when a large influx of Chinese immigrants arrived on the island in 1847. Since then, they have become an integral part of Cuban history.

The opening of the Center is part of the festivities marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties between both nations. (Source: Prensa Latina)