The III edition of the Day of Affection is currently taking place in the city of Holguin. A space dedicated to exalt the identity values of the Holguin people. From José Martí’s thought, sponsored by the provincial branch of the José Martí Cultural Society (SCJM). To highlight the affection and unity in the Cuban society.
Héctor Niles, president of the Holguin branch of the SCJM, shared details with Radio Angulo digital about the event: “The Day of Affection goes to the identity of the Holguineros. Precisely to highlight the meeting that Martí had on May 9th in Urbano Noris’ lands, in Travesía. Where he wrote about the great affection he found in the people of Holguin”.
He added that this motivation led the SCJM, together with cultural institutions and organizations of the province. To consolidate a day that in its third edition pays tribute to three significant dates: the centenary of the José Martí Birthplace. The 65th anniversary of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP in the Spanish acronym) and the 130th anniversary of Martí’s fall in combat.
“It is a day that invites us to make visible values, affections and, above all, Martí’s thought as the center of our work,” he said.
As part of the activities, this Thursday, May 15th, the Order of Affection was awarded. A distinction that recognizes personalities and institutions for their contribution to culture and solidarity. This year 2025 we awarded the Order of Affection to three institutions that have contributed to the culture, solidarity and development of our society,” said Niles.
The awarded entities were: the Calixto Garcia’s Birthplace Museum. The Provincial Delegation of ICAP in Holguin and the José Martí Birthplace.
In addition, the Aldabón de La Periquera -emblem of the city- was given to the José Martí Birth House. In recognition of its work in the preservation of the Apostle’s legacy. The ceremony, held at the Calixto Garcia Birthplace Museum, was attended by Joel Queipo Ruiz, first secretary of the Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba in Holguin and Rafael Brown, president of the Municipal Assembly of People’s Power.
The Jornada del Cariño (The Journey of Affection) will continue until next May 19th with cultural activities, talks and artistic presentations, reaffirming Holguin’s commitment with Marti’s legacy.
The Order of Affection is accompanied by a reproduction of the work “El Corazón con que vivo” by artist Dayami Pupo Avila.
Translated by Aliani Rojas Fernández
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