Celebrate the 90th Birthday of Fidel Castro!
Fidel Castro leading victorious Rebel Army to enthusiastic welcome
in Havana, January 8, 1959.
Halifax
Thursday, August 11 — 6:30 to 9:00 pm
Room 301, Halifax Central Library
Spring Garden Rd.
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Sponsored by the Nova Scotia Cuba Association and
Canadian Network On Cuba
Halifax Premiere of the film Fidel es Fidel (Fidel is Fidel), photo exhibit and panel discussion.
Vancouver
Two Days of Political and Cultural Events
Friday, August 12 to Saturday, August 13
Vancouver Public Library, 350 W. Georgia
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Hosted by Vancouver Communities in Solidarity with Cuba
Fidel es Fidel: Public Photo Exhibition
Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13 — 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Outside Vancouver Public Library on Robson & Homer
Featuring beautiful photographic prints and information about Fidel’s vibrant life and leadership by Cuban photographer and filmmaker Roberto Chile
Community Cultural and Political Night
“Condemn me, it does not matter. History will absolve me”
Friday, August 12 — 7:00 pm
Vancouver Public Library (Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye Rooms)
– Keynote and Featured Guest Speakers!
– Vancouver’s Premier of the movie “CHAVEZ Y FIDEL, HASTA SIEMPRE” by Cuban director Roberto Chile
– Live Music and Poetry!
– Raffle and Cuban prizes!
An Evening with Fidel — Live theatre event
Saturday, August 13 (Fidel’s Birthday) — 7:30 pm
Vancouver Public Library (Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye Rooms)
Entrance by donation ($10 suggested donation)
Actor writer, and producer Tim Perez presents “An Evening with Fidel” — a dramatic play taken from Fidel Castro’s iconic speeches, interviews and memoirs. It is about political awakenings, rebellion, childhood and a life that moved and shaped world history.
After the play there will be a reception and Q & A session with the actor and producer Tim Perez! Join in to share a big cake for Fidel’s birthday!
