HAVANA. KAZINFORM Official opening ceremony of the photographic exhibition “Kazakhstan in images” held in the Cuban capital. The occasion took place in one of the attractions of the city – the Small Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, located in the historic center of Old Havana, a UNESCO world heritage site.
The exhibition presents about one hundred images on themes, adding perspectives of nature, the capital, the country’s commercial potential, intercultural harmony, original cultural traditions, sports and artistic achievements of prominent personalities, etc. , reports the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.
In her welcome speech, the deputy director general of the Office of Historiography of Havana, Perla Rosales, expressed her sincere gratitude for the organization of the event, noting that within a month, the photo exhibition will be an opportunity for the general public to become visually familiar with the many faces of Kazakhstan and its achievements.
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Cuba Andrian Yelemessov noted that the first photo exhibition on Kazakhstan will make a significant contribution to bringing the two peoples closer together and will be a vital step in cultural and humanitarian cooperation. Also under the pressure that, despite the geographical distance, Kazakhstan and Cuba have significant prospects for the progress of bilateral relations.
The official opening rite of the photo exhibition brought together representatives of the socio-political and cultural communities, youth associations and the diplomatic corps accredited to the host country. The occasion will last until the end of January 2023.
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