Every morning, at 9 am like a spring, with a conditioned reflex, most of us Cubans turn on the television to see what news Dr. Francisco Durán García brings, a

By: Lic. Jaquelyn Elena Martínez Egidio When the mention of Europe Day appears on a planner or calendar, next to May 9th, most people wonder: What happened that day and

Every May 8th, World Red Cross Day is celebrated, an opportunity to recognize the work of all those employees and volunteers who save lives and change minds. Created as an

The initial project In the then Municipal College of Accountants, I quote in Cisneros no. 301, by General Gómez Street, would begin the enrollment process for a new university in

When I heard the news I was happy, I think that most Cubans wherever we are, and also many others who, without carrying our blood, are so from the heart

In the sacred town of Guáimaro, the newspaper El Mambí was born, on May 7th, 1869, under the auspices of the patriots Ignacio Mora de la Pera and Ana Betancourt

In an old house on Reina and San Esteban Street, today República and Oscar Primelles, Javier de la Vega Basulto was born on May 6th, 1851, the son of Don

This May 3th, the cemetery of the city, reaching its 207 years of existence and without being a patrimonial cemetery, has features that make it unique, particular and with its

Gilda Hortensia Zaldívar Freyre: her greatest virtue, in addition to dedicating her entire life to ballet, was taking the first steps to establish in Camagüey, the teaching of so important

It happened that when the neocolonial Republic just started, on May 20th, 1902, in the middle of the process of Yankee occupation of Cuba and after the celebrations on the

Origins and family Eugenio, (1865-1933) belonged to a legion of champions for the independence of Cuba. His father Francisco Sánchez-Pereira y Betancourt took up arms in Camagüey in November 1868

The last stage of the struggles of our people to achieve their definitive and total independence, which began on July 26th, 1953; and that ended with the revolutionary triumph of

The WHO declared April 11th, 1997 as World Parkinson’s Day, coinciding with the anniversary of the birth of the doctor who named this disease. This disease known as Parkinson’s disease

The World Health Organization, known by its acronym WHO, was founded on April 7th, 1948. It is the association of the United Nations (UN) specialized in managing prevention, promotion and

The ability of historians with their pens or words is to summon memory, save from anonymity those events that over time may fade away. Camagüey has had important names in

Every April 2nd the Office of the Historian of Camagüey city (OHCC, by its acronym in Spanish) dresses the Workers Square in blue. The World Autism Awareness Day is the

Although it may seem incredible, March is almost over, and with it several milestone commemorations. Just to mention a few, I will put you for example; On the first day,

I have almost always liked to write, every March 23rd, I don’t know if it is because that day has a special connotation for me because it is my birthday;

Just a few days ago, when I was returning from doing an errand, a woman stopped me on the streets, and despite her big mask I was able to identify

Francisco Agüero y Velasco, Frasquito, was born in the town of Puerto Príncipe, current city of Camagüey, presumably, according to his own confession, in the year 1793. Shortly after, in

NO, we don’t understand each other! It was the phrase that on March 15th, 1878, captured the eyes of global society in the most advanced and radical of Cuban thought.

The Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia constituted the prelude to what the wise man would be, recognized as his Alma Mater, obtaining the Doctor of Medicine degree on March 10th,

Carlos J Finlay Barrés was born on December 3rd, 1833 in the town of Santa María del Puerto del Príncipe, on Cristo Street # 2214. His family remained in this

By: Oreidis Pimentel Pérez “No blacks, no Chinese, no dogs allowed.” This is how a sign looked at the entrance of La Liga barber shop, in front of the central

On February 26th, 1869, the Assembly of Representatives of the Central Region was held in Camagüey, and one of its agreements was the abolition of slavery. Seen this way, five

Carlos J. Finlay, recognized as “benefactor of humanity”, owes this title to his discovery of the transmitting agent of the yellow fever by an intermediate agent, presented on February 18th,

One of the contributions of historians is to become professionals of memory, in the livelihood of the peoples, in the poets and novelists of each historical period and in the

I am from Matanzas. I love my city of rivers and bridges and really appreciate its tricentennial history. However, for two years I have lived in Camagüey. Personal reasons brought

Ana Betancourt was the wife of Ignacio Mora de la Pera. The two united with the same passion for the homeland. The woman from Camaguey had relatives who, from the

Every beginning of February our city experiences a special day, as the village celebrates the anniversary of its foundation, this time its 507th birthday. For these celebrations we always decked

As we commemorate a new anniversary of the founding of the town of Santa María del Puerto del Príncipe, we cannot forget that on February 2nd, 1924, “The Railway Brotherhood

Imaginary lit torches, but torches at last, we bring this January to that great man to whom we owe so much and we will always be in debt: José Martí,

by: Dairel Arcos Being from Camagüey implies being knowledgeable about our history, it means understanding that others value our way of speaking the Spanish language, it means that we have

By: Kenny Ortigas Guerrero Why is it essential to recall the historical dates? Why, year after year, are actions organized so that they do not go unnoticed? For some, it

Since time immemorial, an important moment in family life has been sitting at the table together and appreciating the taste of good food. What to say when dusting off the

And yes, as you have to return to Leal almost daily, today I return to him, in light of the new events caused by COVID 19; that these days, and

I just read and enjoyed a comment that the journalist and friend Bárbara Suárez Ávalo, a reporter for the beloved radio station Radio Progreso, made regarding the sunflower. In it

By: Hansel Pérez Collado (journalism student) The Office of the Historian of Camagüey city has different work areas, aimed at consolidating the Historical and Cultural Heritage of the province. One

By: Dra. C. Kezia Zabrina Henry Knight Genesis of the Day… It has been a pertinent conduct of the UN General Assembly to distinguish from an international profile one day

If you have not visited the Workers Square recently, I invite you to enjoy a suggestive photographic exhibition that adorns the site: Matria. It is not a surprise that Gabriel

To have a birthday has a great advantage, at least for me I like to see the positive side of things and especially of life, although for others it has

On November 27th, 1871, an event occurred that stained the history of Cuba in blood for life. That day eight medical students were shot without the slightest remorse under the

In Camagüey, the city of meandering streets and a labyrinth-shaped layout, there has been a dichotomy between the current names of its arteries and those that the City Council began

José Agustín Félix Arango y Ramírez was born in the town of Puerto Príncipe, on November 19th, 1797. His father was the notable creole lawyer José Gabriel Arango del Risco,

Teaching is fertilizing. I do not want sponge brains or granite brains before me; if not that they embed ideas and transform them. Enrique Jose Varona The first values ​​of

On November 15th, 1895, the Invading Army, under the command of Antonio Maceo, camped at the Matilde farm in Najasa, which belonged to José Ramón Simoni, father of Amalia Simoni.

Compilation of: Jaquelyn Elena Martínez Egidio Emilio Ballagas Cubeñas, Cuban poet and essayist of enormous prestige in the literary field of the 20th century, is considered one of the most

By: Liannys Juan López (journalism student) At dawn, on November 4th, 1868, the people of Camagüey incorporated to the independence struggles through the Uprising in Saramaguacán, also known as Paso

History is full of ordinary men who gave their lives for a just cause. One of them is Jorge Enrique Mendoza Reboredo, a native of Camagüey, born in the central

I knew her from references, from hearsay only, because, of course, she was always a renowned professor and researcher that everyone was talking about. Then, in the 90’s of the