In the protocol hall “Nicolás Guillén Batista” of the Revolution Square” General Major Ignacio Agramonte Loynaz” in Camagüey, was made the awarding of the Distinction for National Culture to a faithful watchman of history and heritage José Rodríguez Barreras

The distinction for the National Culture is a decoration awarded by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Cuba to individuals or institutions for contributions made to the heritage of Cuban culture and exceptionally to foreign figures who contribute to the growth of art.

At the proposal of the Union of Historians of Cuba, the Ministry of Culture decided to award the Distinction for National Culture to Mr. José Rodríguez Barreras, general director of the Office of the Historian of Camagüey City.  The Vice Minister of Culture, Fernando Rojas Gutiérrez, was who presented the award.

Our Apostle José Martí expressed: “For Cubans, virtue is stronger than fatigue”.  For Camagüey, it is a matter of pride that one of their children receives this distinction a few hours before the 146th anniversary of the death in battle of the General Major Ignacio Agramonte Loynaz.

Workers, relatives, artists and coworkers shared this exciting moment that will be written forever in the memory of all the children of Camagüey.

Photos: Frank Flores Albor and Heriberto Valdivia Jiménez

Translated into English by José Carlos García Cruz