Las Tunas poet Maritza Batista

To converse with Maritza Batista is to find oneself in front of a woman with a limpid soul, eloquent, exquisite diction, and a tender gaze that crosses all thresholds. I have fond memories of her, such as when I took my first steps in literature, more than 15 years ago. Together with the unforgettable Antonio Gutiérrez, who was her husband until his death and also my teacher at the Guillermo Vidal literary workshop, she lent me books and advised me on how best to follow the fascinating paths of the word.

Book and Literature Fair Las Tunas 2025.

We are already at the Book and Literature Fair. We are infected by the magic of the shelves full of those paper friends, especially in Maceo Park and its surroundings, the event's main venue. This time, 301 titles and more than 28,600 copies complete the spell, bringing us closer to long-awaited volumes such as The Little Prince, The Golden Age, and The Blue Coachman.

Teatro Tuyo returned to Las Tunas.

For the enjoyment of the little ones, and as part of the excitement of the Book Fair, the red-nosed musical show Casa de Papote in Concert opened its doors on Thursday, a sort of continuation of the unquestionable talent of Teatro Tuyo, which returns to its homeland to once again spread smiles, pirouettes, and hugs that defy the distance from the beloved troupe.

Book and Literature Fair Las Tunas 2025 is underway.

With new spaces, the participation of prominent writers, 301 titles, and more than 28,600 copies, the Book and Literature Fair begins. It runs from today through Sunday. It is dedicated to writers Maritza Batista and Ernesto Carralero Bosch, in addition to celebrating the 95th anniversary of Pablo Armando Fernández's birth, and embracing national themes.

Fair hosted by the Cuban Fund for Cultural Assets in Las Tunas.

The basic business unit (UEB in Spanish) Fondo Cubano de Bienes Culturales (FCBC) Las Tunas has reaffirmed its commitment to extol its slogan “Authenticity is our difference.”