Published 05/12/2024 11:03
More than 100 thousand people participated this Wednesday 4) in a tribute to the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, at the Santa Ifigenia cemetery, in Santiago de Cuba. The event marked eight years since the commander’s death and was attended by authorities, activists and residents of the city.
The ceremony was led by Beatriz Johnson, first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) in the province, and governor Manuel Falcón, as well as representatives of the Revolutionary Armed Forces and the Ministry of the Interior. White flowers were placed in front of the tomb that holds Fidel’s ashes. The gesture is symbolic in Cuba.
Santiago de Cuba was described by Fidel as his “last home” and once again became the scene of a pilgrimage that brought together thousands of Cubans. The march along Avenida Pátria to the cemetery recalled the procession that, in 2016, accompanied the ashes of the revolutionary leader after his death, on November 25, at the age of 90.
Fidel’s tomb, simple and without inscriptions with dates of birth or death, reinforces the message that his legacy transcends time. For Cubans, he remains alive as a symbol of social justice and resistance, inspiring movements around the world.
The tribute also reaffirms the strong connection between Fidel and the city that played a central role in the history of the Cuban Revolution. “It’s a way of reaffirming that the path he opened continues to be our direction”, declared a participant at the ceremony to the press.
The date is not just a memory of Fidel, but a moment to reflect on his influence on contemporary history and Cuban national identity. While political and economic tensions continue to challenge the island, the figure of the commander in chief remains a reference for the fight for sovereignty and equality.
Source: vermelho.org.br
