Toronto Forum on Cuba Honours Fidel Castro
Toronto Forum on Cuba organized a meeting on the evening of November 25 to honour the legendary leader of the Cuban people, Fidel Castro, on the anniversary of his passing eight years ago.
The invitation for the event noted: "Fidel Castro Ruz, the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, passed away on Nov. 25, 2016. The global impact of his thoughts and actions still resonates and will resonate throughout the world because of his commitment to the just causes of humanity anywhere and anytime."
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Toronto Forum on Cuba organizer Morteza Gorgzadeh opened the meeting. He praised the historic contribution, great revolutionary spirit, and leadership that Fidel has left behind as a legacy to Cubans and the world's people. This legacy is especially important for the Cuban people as they face, with courage and dignity, the U.S. Blockade and the many challenges this causes for Cuban society.
Representing the Cuban Consulate in Toronto was Consul Tania Valenzuela Veiga, who brought the greetings of the Cuban people to the gathering. She also introduced the new Consul to Toronto, Aneylín Ruíz Casas. She said the Cuban people feel Fidel's presence vividly in their lives every day.
The Consul also encouraged all to participate in a demonstration at the U.S. Consulate on December 1 to denounce the U.S. criminal blockade against Cuba, and to remember Fidel.
The cultural program included a passionate performance of two patriotic Cuban songs by musician Juan San Martin.
There were also two videos shown:
one was a collage of mass
performances of the song "Cabalgando con Fidel" (Riding with
Fidel).
The other was a new video, a tribute to the Cuban civil defence
crews
and the Cuban people valiantly working to recover from the
recent
devastating hurricanes and
overcome the demanding situation Cubans face.
Those who attended the meeting stayed for discussion afterwards to learn more about life in Cuba and the situation in Cuba today.
This article was published in
Tuesday,
December 17, 2024
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