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October 1 was established as the International Day of Older Persons 34 years ago by the United Nations General Assembly to grant the priority that aging deserves in the international and national discussion, and give space to urgent actions in the various social spheres.

Las Tunas owes its name to the cactus called tuna (prickly pear).

Las Tunas' history is intertwined with a cactus. It is said that Don Julián Gamboa had a large cattle ranch here and liked to plant opuntia and it was his custom to give it away in small pots to visitors who came to these lands.

Every September 30, the world pays tribute to translators and their fundamental work.

Every September 30, the world pays tribute to translators and their fundamental work in intercultural communication. This date, designated as International Translators' Day, besides to celebrating the linguistic skills of interpreters, highlights the importance of translation to overcome language barriers.

Thunderstorms could be lethal.

The dangers of thunderstorms are enormous but, in Las Tunas, some people seem not to notice - or not to know it - and risk their lives in a disrespectful challenge to what is known to be the most lethal natural phenomena.

The new school year is underway

The provincial celebration for the start of the school year took place this Monday at the Toma de Las Tunas semi-boarding school. The event brought together more than 600 students, teachers, and family members, and became a day of joy and hope.