During the meeting at the Palacio del Segundo Cabo, communication director Magda Resik offered details about the multiple tributes of the system of museums and institutions in memory of Leal.

Just on the day of his birth, the City Museum will host the solemn act with the accompaniment of the National Concert Band, a tradition already embraced by Havanans and visitors who, every September 11, revere Leal’s imprint.

The vice-president of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba also informed about the presentation of the book “Hay que creer en Cuba” (One has to believe in Cuba), interviews with Eusebio Leal Spengler, which will see the light under the Ocean Sur publishing label.

As a novelty, the deputy general director of the OHCH, Perla Rosales, announced the reopening of the emblematic Martí Theater, an architectural jewel in the historic center of the city affected by the explosion of the Hotel Saratoga, which will open its doors on September 11, after an arduous process of restoration.

Rosales cataloged the Master in Archaeological Sciences as “restorer of souls, restorer of neighborhoods, restorer of real estate and of his work team who continues to work nonstop.”

In his memory, the OHCH will present the medal for Leal’s 80 years and will place a commemorative plaque in the house located at 660 Hospital Street, the building where the researcher was born, with the accompaniment of the community that will be able to attend the unveiling on September 9.

Leal continues to walk through Old Havana and trust that every year they will have something new to discover, said the specialist while thanking all the Cuban institutions that have collaborated with the extensive plan of actions.

For her part, the director of cultural management, Katia Cárdenas, alluded to the objectives of the campaign that focuses on the link of the UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador with the children of the communities, which will focus the show of the company La Colmenita children’s theater, to be held just on the day of his birth.

Among the main tributes, the launching of the phonogram Havana’s boyfriend stands out, from the music label Bis Music, which brings together renowned musicians and artists of the island to revere the prominent historian, who dedicated his life to the restoration of the Historic Center of the city and the rescue of the island’s heritage.

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