Artists receive decoration at Havana Theater Festival

Cuban and foreign artists received a relevant decoration in homage to their trajectory and artistic commitment, to the Havana Theater Festival that arrives this Wednesday at its fifth day of activities.

The Cuban Ministry of Culture honored Ernesto Llewellyn, artistic director and general manager of the Babul Folkloric Ballet Company, and Ladislao Navarro, founder and general manager of the Fragmented Dance Company.

Both teachers deserved the Distinction for National Culture in tribute to their performance and dedication at the head of two emblematic dance ensembles, located in the province of Guantanamo.

For its part, the Provincial Assembly of People's Power recognized the playwrights Miguel Rubio, from Peru; Jose Luis Ardissone, from Paraguay; Pablo Cueto, from Mexico; Manuel Santos, from Argentina; Claudio Rivera, from the Dominican Republic, and Javier Aranda, from Spain.

These personalities received the Seal for the 500th anniversary of the city, a distinction that recognizes those who contribute to social and cultural development, their long professional career and social commitment.

The meeting was hosted by the Ludwig Foundation of Cuba and became a clear expression of the interest that this branch of the performing arts awakens in playwrights, actors, researchers of the world.