Minister of Culture Abel Prieto Participates at Afro-Descendants Summit in Brazil
HAVANA, November 18, 2011.- The Cuban minister of Culture, Abel Prieto Jiménez, heads the Cuban delegation to the summit to celebrate de International Year of Afro-Descendants, November 17-19, in Salvador de Bahia, sponsored by the governments of Salvador de Bahia and Brazil.
United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to dedicate year 2011 to the afro-descendants. The main purpose of this event at the historical city of Salvador de Bahia is to highlight the social, cultural, political and economic contributions by afro-descendants to our region and the world.
The event wil be attended by Latin American and African governments officials and representatives of the civil society. (Cubaminrex)
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