Timbalaye carries the batá drums is the slogan of the current edition with the aim of continuing the rescue and dissemination of the rumba, a genre recognized as Cultural Heritage of the nation and Intangible Heritage of Humanity
Camagüey, Cuba, Aug 25th.- In a press conference held this Wednesday from the Nuevo Mundo Video Room, in the Ciudad de los Tinajones, the details of the Timbalaye 2023 Rumba Festival were offered, which will take place in the province from August 29th to 30th.
Alexander de la Torre Gómez, director of the Provincial Center of Houses of Culture, explained that during the two days different events will be held that will open with the personal exhibition No matter the color of the skin, by the artist Ebenecer Semé Santiago, in the Art gallery Universal Alejo Carpentier from the main city.
The event reaches its 15th edition with proposals such as visual exhibitions, theoretical workshops, visits to emblematic places related to Afro-Cuban culture and various cultural presentations by guests.
Timbalaye carries the batá drums is the slogan of the current edition with the aim of continuing the rescue and dissemination of the rumba, a genre recognized as Cultural Heritage of the nation and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Text and photo: Betzabe Cabreja Jeffers/Radio Camagüey