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Cuban Ambassador to Mark Fidel Castro’s 100th Birth Anniversary in Tripura
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 02:37 AM
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The Cuban envoy in Tripura will organise events to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, underscoring the long‑standing ties between Cuba and India’s Northeast.
Kolkata‑based Cuban Ambassador to the Indian state of Tripura announced plans to observe the centenary of Fidel Castro’s birth on 13 June 2026. The diplomatic mission intends to hold a series of cultural and diplomatic events across the state, highlighting the historic friendship between Cuba and India.
Officials from the Tripura government have been briefed on the schedule and are expected to cooperate in arranging venues and local participation. The celebrations are likely to feature Cuban music, dance performances and speeches that reflect on Castro’s legacy and the bilateral cooperation in areas such as health, education and trade.
The centenary marks a symbolic moment for both nations, as Cuba and India have maintained diplomatic relations since the 1950s. By marking the occasion in Tripura, the embassy aims to strengthen people‑to‑people contacts in the Northeast, a region that has traditionally welcomed cultural exchanges.
Details on the exact program itinerary will be released in the coming weeks, with invitations extended to local officials, community leaders and Cuban expatriates residing in India.
Officials from the Tripura government have been briefed on the schedule and are expected to cooperate in arranging venues and local participation. The celebrations are likely to feature Cuban music, dance performances and speeches that reflect on Castro’s legacy and the bilateral cooperation in areas such as health, education and trade.
The centenary marks a symbolic moment for both nations, as Cuba and India have maintained diplomatic relations since the 1950s. By marking the occasion in Tripura, the embassy aims to strengthen people‑to‑people contacts in the Northeast, a region that has traditionally welcomed cultural exchanges.
Details on the exact program itinerary will be released in the coming weeks, with invitations extended to local officials, community leaders and Cuban expatriates residing in India.