The historic center of Camaguey celebrates a decade on the World Heritage List (+ photos)

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Saturday, July 07, 2018 – 15:01:46 | 143 | |
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In this article: Camagüey, Cuba, World Heritage, Historic Center, UNESCO

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Camagüey, 7 July. – A cantata of the national anthem of Cuba, interpreted by several generations of Camagüeyans, opened today the actions dedicated to the tenth anniversary of the declaration of the oldest segment of the historic center of this millenary city as Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

After having rejoiced with the Provincial Concert Band and the Trova Camagüeyana group, the city left the Agramonte Park, the ancient Plaza de Armas, to the rhythm of the drums of the Ballet Folclórico orchestra which was heading towards Maceo Street in this city.

The company Teatro D 'Luz was at the head of the parade while at the central artery, acclimatized with artistic varieties, where was inaugurated the group Audiovisuales Príncipe, of the Historian's Office of the City of Camagüey (OHCC). [19659009] This establishment has technology and professional quality radio and television studios to generate important communication products that contribute to civic education and the preservation of the heritage values ​​of the territory.

During the presentation of the projects, in charge José Rodríguez Barreras, first secretary of the Cuban Communist Party of the province, Jorge Luis Tapia Fonseca, emphasized the importance of the support of the group, supported by various institutions, constant exchange with the population and emerging from the quality and distinction of its programming

Among the following actions for the inclusion, ten years ago, of the historic center of Camaguey on the World Heritage List, the Concert for the city stands out. will offer singer David Torrens on the night of this Sunday, at Plaza del Carmen.

The official statement was signed on July 10, 2008, but the residents of Camaguey met the news three days ago and the good news was immediately celebrated, so the commemoration takes place in the context of both dates.

million. Herman Van Hooff, then director of the UNESCO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, held on February 2, 2009, as part of the 495th anniversary celebrations of the founding of the former Santa Maria village of the Port of Prince. (Dania Díaz Socarrás / Cadena Radio Agramonte.) (Photos of the author)

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