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The May Pilgrimages Return to Holguin

The May Pilgrimages will return to Holguin from May 2nd to 8th. Once again transforming the city into the capital of young art.

The Festival, the most ambitious event organized by the Hermanos Saíz Association (AHS). It will be dedicated to the organization’s 40th anniversary and the centennial of the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro. Yasel Toledo Garnache, president of the AHS, told CNA exclusively.

Toledo Garnache explained that, due to the current situation characterized by fuel and electricity shortages. The Pilgrimages will have special formats without losing their distinctive essence.

Writers, artists, promoters, and culture lovers will once again come together. Drawn by the spirit of the pilgrimages, to celebrate Cuba and the unity of its peoples. Through the beauty of a Festival that aspires to have a lasting legacy, he said.

He noted that the event will return with distinguished spaces such as the Memoria Nuestra (Our Memory) thought congress. Featuring a presentation on Luis and Sergio Saíz Montes de Oca. The two young poets who inspired the name of the AHS (Hermanos Saíz Association). Given by Yuliet Osorio, a specialist from the Hermanos Saíz House Museum in San Juan y Martínez.

In addition, the renowned researcher Katiuska Blanco will offer a lecture on the thought of Fidel Castro. And an audiovisual presentation will premiere. Allowing a virtual tour of the Saíz Montes de Oca family House Museum.

Among the regular features, Bloguerías stands out. A media event that this year will honor the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Cuban News Agency’s Holguin bureau. So it will address in its panels how to develop effective communication. In the face of the potential and risks of artificial intelligence.

Among the announced participating groups are Ron con Cola and Anthony Bravo. The latter a nominee for the 2026 Cubadisco Awards.

Other regular events dedicated to literature, film, visual arts, and trova music will continue. Along with dance performances in the city’s parks. As well as rap and rock concerts that will take place throughout the city of Holguin during those days.

The Romerías de Mayo (May Pilgrimages) are celebrated annually in the city of Holguin. Constituting an artistic and multidisciplinary event. Considered one of the most significant cultural gatherings in the country and with growing international recognition.

With information from CNA

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