The imperial citadel of Thang Long, in Hanoi, will be from October 3 to 5 stage of the first Festival of Cultures of the Worldwhere Cuba will have an outstanding participation with a varied Program that includes literature, gastronomy, photography, fashion and cinema.
He stand From the Caribbean island will offer the public a selection of books translated into Vietnamese, in addition to a culinary sample with traditional dishes that reflect the diversity of Cuban cuisine, the Embassy of Cuba in Vietnam reported.
The photograph will occupy a special space in the “The Camino de las Culturas” area, with works by artist Alejandro Azcuy.
Its snapshots portray everyday life, architecture and identity of the Cuban people, the agency said Latin press.
Azcuy, with more than 20 years of experience, has exhibited his work in the United States, Germany, Bolivia, Portugal, Chile, Mexico and Cubaand he is the author of the book Noble Havanapublished in tribute to the 500th anniversary of the capital.
Cuba at Vietnam Festival
The international parade of typical costumes will feature the emblematic Guayabera, sent by the Fund of Cultural Assets, as a symbol of tropical elegance and national Cuban identity.
The cinema will also be part of the representation. He documentary Pararaliciaby Alejandro Pérezwill pay tribute to the legendary dancer Alicia Alonso Already Viengsay Valdés, current director of the National Ballet of Cuba.
The criticism has especially highlighted the choreographic composition of Tania Vergara and the music of the pianist Frank Fernández.
It will also be screened Elegant Havanaof Rolando Almirante, who explores the evolution of fashion on the island from a historical and cultural view.
With this wide agenda, the participation of Cuba in the festival reinforces friendship ties with Vietnam and offers a opportunity for the local public to approach the cultural wealth of the islandthe diplomatic authorities pointed out.
