Cultural Tourism: Diverse But Selective

LETICIA MARTINEZ HERNANDEZ

Over the years the number of people from around the world that choose Cuba as a tourist destination has increased. Defending the national identity via diverse but also selective artistic offers becomes a challenge. On Wednesday participants at the 7th Congress of the National Association of Cuban Artists and Writers (UNEAC) discussed the ties between culture and tourism.

Zenaida Romeu, director of the Camerata Romeu Orchestra, said the recreational options that the tourism industry offers is often deplorable. Cuba is much more than what we currently show the world. We are profound...

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Cuban Artists and Writers in the Forefront

MICHEL HERNANDEZ

Participants at the 7th Congress of the National Association of Artists and Writers (UNEAC) questioned bureaucratic obstacles that keep Cuban culture from greater participation at international venues. Delegates also called for concrete actions to revitalize artistic promotion on the island.

In reading a report from the committee delving into the international scope of Cuban culture, writer Reynaldo Gonzalez called on the UNEAC membership "to take a leading role ...

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Future of Cuba’s Tourism Is in Culture

LETICIA MARTINEZ HERNANDEZ

The image that Cuba projects to the world was once again a topic of discussion Thursday at the 7th Congress of the National Association of Cuban Writers and Artists (UNEAC) taking place in Havana. The debate was between making a culture for tourism and inserting the visitors into the artistic life of the country.

Tourism Minister Manuel Marrero said the future of Cuban tourism lies in the cultural strength of the nation, which illustrates the importance to take on the challenge to make culture a driving essence and motor of the development of the island’s tourism.

Among the actions towards that end, Marrero noted the decision to dedicate the next International Tourism Fair to the integration of tourism and culture...

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Critical Vision and Renewed Commitment at UNEAC Congress

LETICIA MARTÍNEZ, SONIA SANCHEZ AND MICHEL HERNANDEZ

Ten years after the last congress of the National Association of Cuban Artists and Writers (UNEAC), Cuban intellectuals were called to revitalize their commitment with the people of Cuba and their institutions, defend the best traditions of Cuban culture, and address the many opinions on how to make a better society based on independence and social justice.

The center of debate on Tuesday was the central report to the congress and a substantial document about the relations between culture and society....

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