Camagüey is a restless city. Perhaps that is why, even in bookstores, you can feel that smell of coffee that wakes up its people little by little and, at the
Of the 24 delegates to the Constituent Assembly, only Salvador Cisneros Betancourt had participated in the Constitution of Jimaguayú. The delegates of the various army corps were mostly professionals, lawyers
Two great merits make imperishable the musician, composer, and notable flutist, who was born in Camagüey city on Pobre Street, on May 24th, 1882. He is recognized for his great
The Creative Industries project “Arte Plaza” is funded by the European Union and the Camoes Institute of Portugal; it also has the enforcement of the non-governmental organizations CARE Cuba, OIKOS
“In our country there are many Camilos”, with that phrase from Fidel the artist José Villa Soberón titled the sculpture that since 2013 has been erected at the intersection of
By having COVID-19 at home, the concept of danger changes. As sad as it causes me to know that a friend or colleague is sick and to see how many
One day in the month of June in 1984, I began to work in a sector that, as I have mentioned on other occasions, has brought me great joys, knowledge
Audiovisuales Príncipe of the Historian’s Office gives voice and image to a city and its memory, transmits the essence of a Camagüey declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity, where each inhabitant
The NGO Camaquito, together with the Japanese embassy, made a donation for the Héroes del Moncada special school, devoted to children with autism spectrum disorders. The project developed by the
The computerization strategy for the Office of the Historian was presented for approval and brainstorming. Technology as a fundamental support for projects, research and knowledge management in the institution is
Cuban culture, two words that exalt the cells that make us up, two words that since the nineteenth century have distinguished the way forward and what to fight for. On
Self-recognition through our national symbols is the manifestation of an identity assumed, felt and defended under the name of nation. That is why, on such an important date, the National
Sabino Pupo Milián was born in the East province in 1895, into a humble family. Since he was a child he dedicated himself to agricultural work with his brothers. In
As Martí said, “the arts are the most beautiful thing that can come from a man “, those who let the beauty radiate every day in their work, received this
As part of the celebrations for the day of Cuban culture, the Office of the Historian of Camagüey city presented the XX Anniversary Medal to 20 institutions and personalities that
On October 10th, 1868, the Revolution began, and ten days later, on October 20th, Bayamo city was taken by the Mambi insurrectionary forces under the command of the young lawyer
The restoration of pieces and buildings in plaster or cement is an art, and those who master it become important bastions in the work of heritage conservation. Such is the
The former Farm School “Gaspar Betancourt Cisneros” displays colorful postcards that invite the visitor. On a day like today it was inaugurated to link study with work. Our photographer takes
Gregorio Benítez Pérez was one of the first from Camaguey to take up arms in November 1868 and due to his outstanding participation in the war, he reached the rank
Several are the connections that link him and unite him to Ignacio Agramonte and Loynaz; however, he is a personality with his own voice, with very clear principles, great intelligence,
I was sure I would have to write about him, but I couldn’t decide. I could not put together ideas write an article, because many memories came, they crowded, other
The current achievements of Cuban chess are not the result of luck or a work achieved in no time. To a large extent, they are the fruit of many “grains
Let’s put aside, for now, the Triangular Chain of Puerto Príncipe in the glorious decade of 1820. To be honest, it was responsible for politically shaking the undemocratic government structures
The Third Corps of the Liberation Army was constituted during the Ten Years’ War and lasted until the end of the 1995 War, having as its base of operations Puerto
Three sites in Camagüey city were declared a National Monument on a day like today to the joy of all people from Camagüey. A photographic tour of each of them:
The creation of an Institute of Second Education in Puerto Príncipe was granted by Royal Order on July 15th, 1863, which materialized on June 1st, 1864. The initial teaching program
Martí fought to promote the Cuban project of a prosperous, free and united nation. Along this path, he worked incessantly to structure the humanist cultural dimension of the Revolution. Of
Much has been told and written about Ernesto Che Guevara, but there are still stories powdered in the hearts of people that over the years share the experiences they lived
There have been many situations in men’s lives that have forced them to make risky decisions. This was the case in Camagüey on October 8th, 1871, when a troop of
By: Mailet Padilla Paneca and Alejandro García Gutiérrez Perhaps there are no proper names for those people from our lands who, based on functional relationships and responding more to survival
45 years after the brutal crime in Barbados, the pain and injustice are not forgotten; because Cuba continues to honor the memory of those children who will be around forever.
Literature continues to beat strongly in Camagüey. With a change of space for the sale of its publications, El Lugareño publishing label, from the Office of the Historian reopens its
An important commemoration is approaching in our country, I am referring to the Cuban Culture Celebration, and of course I cannot stop remembering events, people, artists and institutions, which are
It hurts to see cracks, stripes of indolence, indiscipline that mark central streets of the city; neighbors who have used them to resolved their problems and end up forgetting that
