Holguin Announces Second Edition of the Oral Storytelling Festival

The Palabras al Viento Company, the Mayra Navarro Honorary Chair, and the Provincial Center for the Performing Arts in Holguin are inviting entries to the second edition of the Oral Storytelling Festival. El Mundo de Palabras, to be held from April 9th to 14th, 2026. The goal is to strengthen oral traditions and promote cultural heritage in all its forms.

The upcoming edition will be dedicated to the traditions of indigenous peoples. With a special emphasis on Mexico. The competition is open to oral storytellers, performing artists, and practitioners of various cultural expressions.

Moreover the competition program will include activities. Such as performances at the Buena Palabra Cultural Center, Casa del Cuento, theaters, cultural institutions, schools, public squares, and communities.

Those interested in participating must register before January 10th, 2026. By submitting an application with personal information. A synopsis of the show, photos, videos, duration, and target audience.

Futhermore for Cuban participants, coordination will be through the provincial Performing Arts Councils or representative institutions. While foreign participants should contact the event coordinator, Yordanis Sera, via email or WhatsApp.

According to the organizing committee, the list of participants will be announced by the selection committee on January 20th, 2026.

By: Melissa Laura del Cerro Figueredo