Cuba participates in the global celebration of Nelson Mandela

Cuban President, Miguel Diaz-KaniHe highlighted the legacy of Nelson Mandela on Monday, to mark the International Day of the South African leader, who made history in his struggle against apartheid.

Through his Twitter account, the Cuban President highlighted the anniversary and stressed “No one forgets the struggles and sufferings of the great anti-colonial and anti-imperialist fighter. He was a great friend of Fidel and Cuba, and he thanked them for their contribution to ending apartheid.”

Today the world celebrates #Mandela Day 2022. No one should forget the struggles and sufferings of the great anti-colonial and anti-imperialist fighter. He was a great friend of # Fidel Based on # Cubawho thanked them for their contribution to the end of apartheid #CubaForPeace pic.twitter.com/khsavzJCl8

– Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez (DiazCanelB) July 18 2022

The date for honoring the late African leader has been set by United Nations (UN), Coinciding with the day of his birth (July 18, 1918). It is celebrated all over the world to remember a legacy too Nobel prize Peace Remember Agency F.

As is the case every year, the United Nations called for about 67 minutes to be devoted to a noble cause, a number that coincides with the number of years Madiba (as Mandela was known in his country) devoted to the struggle for social justice when this happened. The campaign was launched in (2009).

Cuban Tales of Nelson Mandela

“Today is Nelson Mandela Day, which is celebrated in South Africa and around the world. In honor of the birthday of the founding father of our democracy, we are invited to spend 67 minutes doing good deeds, serving others and making a difference in our societies,” the current president of South AfricaCyril Ramaphosa, in an open letter to the nation reviewed by the Spanish media.

Under the motto “Do what you can, with what you have, wherever you are,” in the home of the anti-apartheid activist, this date is commemorated with donations of food, clothing and blankets, solidarity races, conferences and initiatives against climate change. , among many other proposals, the note adds.

Ramaphosa and other members of the government, companies and public institutions also participate in these activities. The South African president, in particular, traveled to the southwestern city of Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) to aid in a campaign to clean up rivers in the region.

The rest of the world is also invited to join these initiatives, as the UN Secretary-General indicated on Monday, Antonio Guterresvia Twitter. “Nelson Mandela showed that each of us has the ability – and responsibility – to build a better future for all. We can all find inspiration in Madiba’s vision and work to make our world more just, compassionate, prosperous and sustainable.”

In Cuba, among other actions dedicated to recognizing the life and work of a prominent South African fighter, the National Institute of Sport, Physical Education and Recreation (Inder) Together with the South African Embassy in Havana, they meet next Saturday, July 30, the seventh edition of the Mandela Race, with a face-to-face character.

I had the honor of meeting Nelson Mandela several times.

His compassion and commitment to peace have always been a source of deep personal inspiration.

on me # handkerchiefLet us remember Madiba’s life, embrace his legacy, and follow his example. pic.twitter.com/roDsmv0kLd

– Antonio Guterres (@antonioguterres) July 18 2022

According to one note Published by the sports portal He hitsIn addition to the main test that will take place on that day in the vicinity of the 1830 Restaurant, in Havana, other popular races and parades will be held across the country in honor of the outstanding figure who faced colonialism and exclusion in his country, a world reference in social struggles.