When Cuba is worn in the heart

By Dayán García La O, Special Envoy of BOHEMIA

Barranquilla, Colombia.- Several dozen Barranquilleros, with Cubans living in this city and the sporting glories of the largest island in the Caribbean remember the epic gesta of July 26, 1953, when the young people of the Centennial Generation did not let die the ideas of the Apostle.

At the Combarranquilla Convention Center, the badistants shared the love of the Latin American unity and defended the legacy of the Cubana Revolution, the one that began its last stage with the Cuban Revolution. intrepid and courageous action of Santiago de Cuba and Bayamo.

NurysUtria, president of Casa Caribe, praised the sporting glories that made the joy of Cuba and Latin America. it meant the immense pride of sharing this moment of remembrance of the act of the greatest rebellion that marked the way to overthrow the tyranny of Fulgencio Batista.

"E Moncada has shown the way, since then, Cuba has fought a battle for its sovereignty and the dignity of its people, confronting the most powerful," Utria added.

Similarly, Tomás Herrera, president of the Athletes Attention Committee of Inder spoke of the links that bind Cuba to Colombia, particularly with the Caribbean region, and thanked the expressions of interest. affection that the athletes have received in the competitions of the Games of Central America and the Caribbean. 19659003] "The warmth of the Barranquilleros, their kindness and their knowledge of the sport make each competition a real show, we can only thank you so much and do our best to give back with better results," Herrera added. , member of the Cuban basketball team who won the bronze medal at the Munich Olympic Games in 1972.

María Caridad Colón Olympic Champion in Moscow in 1980, who highlighted the gesture of solidarity of the Barranquilleros and has declared to feel at home in the midst of so much joy. "We have just arrived in town, this is our first activity and we are very proud that they have invited us in. We are delighted that you feel so deep in our Cuba."

At the event, which also involved the presence of officials of the Cuban Embbady and members of solidarity groups from other nearby cities, essential songs from the history of the city. 39, island like the famous Guantanamera, with the simple indispensable verses of the national hero of Cuba, José Martí.