The events that took place yesterday in the San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress, when it was officially inaugurated by Juan Rodríguez Cabrera, president of the Cuban Book Institute, the 30 Havana International Book Fair 2022.
"Dear reading country," were his words to address the Cuban people, with whom "we are united by desires, ideals, hope, dignity and cultural diversity." Frausto Herrero, after congratulating President Díaz-Canel on his birthday, shared with those present the greeting sent to Cuba by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who soon, he said, will be greeting them personally.
"All cultures fit in this fair," he assured, and stressed that there is no culture, race or nation that is above another. The official emphasized that the relationship between our peoples has always been frank and open, and we are united by resistance, love, and respect for culture, which is why she took up the words of López Obrador when he argued that this island should be considered the Nueva Numancia, for its example of resistance.
For his part, Rodríguez Cabrera said that, despite the difficult times, there are already 300 guests from 35 countries at the event. He referred to the presence of more than 90 novelties of printed books for the Fair, and about a thousand ebooks, with more than 4,000 titles and four million copies, as a commercial sample that will tour the Island.
He thanked Mexico "for always accompanying us" and welcomed its participants to this meeting that "represents the will of the nation to preserve the cultural work supported by the Revolution. Like never before, Cuba lives in its history and its culture, Cuba is a beating heart in every open book”, he concluded.
Next, and in the presence of Díaz-Canel, the ribbons of the Pavilion of the Guest of Honor Country were cut.
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