Tribute to Cuban mothers from Pabexpo + Photos

This Friday the Art Fair for Mom, which is open until May 13,  extends to all provinces of the country.

A CubaNews translation. Edited by Walter Lippmann.

At 11 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019, the National Crafts Fair dedicated to mothers was inaugurated at Pabexpo. Author: Maykel Espinosa Rodríguez Published: 26/04/2019 | 03:11 pm

More than 200 artists are present at the XIV edition of the Art Fair for Mom, sponsored by the Fondo de Bienes Culturales, which takes place every year in the Cuban capital and other provinces of the country, prior to the celebration of Mother’s Day.

This Friday was officially inaugurated at the Pabexpo exhibition center, the event, which this time also pays tribute to the 500th anniversary of the foundation of the village of San Cristóbal de La Habana.

Mercy Correa Piñero, director of FCBC’s National Crafts Center, emphasized in her words of welcome to guests, journalists, and the general public, the significance of the national scope of this 14th edition of Arte para Mamá, the second to reach all the Fund’s affiliates in the country, published by ACN.

Outstanding Cuban singer Annie Garcés and her group animated the event with the interpretation of well-known themes such as Mauricio Figueiral’s conga Agua; Todo natural, by Adrián Berazaín; and Tú me amas, by Andy Villalón.

In around 600 exhibition spaces, visitors can find artistic and cultural promotions from all over the country, including crafts, textiles, ceramics, handcrafted furniture, footwear, goldsmith’s pieces, Arte en Casa products and different works of art and literature.

Representing the Cuban cultural industry are the Empresa de Grabaciones y Ediciones Musicales (EGREM), the Distribuidora Nacional del Libro, Génesis Galería and the Instituto Cubano de Arte e Industria Cinematográfica (ICAIC).

The fair will be open every day until Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., except Wednesday, May 1, in rooms B and C of the venue.

With the presentation of the young artist Annie Garcés, the National Craft Art Fair for Mom was inaugurated.

Visitors to the fair found a wide variety of high quality craft products.

Crystal rattles, very popular among admirers of Cuban craftsmanship.

Necklaces, chains, earrings and other accessories made of silver reaffirm the skill of Cuban goldsmiths.

Table, wall and ceiling lamps dazzle with an exquisite workmanship.

The traditional witches could not be absent from a craft fair.

Young people are looking for items that meet their demands in terms of fashion and quality.

For all tastes.

Furniture for all home spaces.
Photos: Maykel Espinosa Rodríguez