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Metal HG Rock Fest in Holguín

Translated by Juan Carlos Dominguez.

Zeus Band, from Havanna.

The loud and high-pitched sounds of Cuban rock overwhelms the city of Holguín bewitching the many fans there are here. The concerts by bands Claim and Zeus, from Holguín and Havana respectively, served to kick off the eleventh Metal HG National Rock Festival in the downtown Calixto Garcia park.

Claim band, from Holguín.Zeus band, from Havanna.

Prior to the Festival’s official opening, a photo exhibition was inaugurated at the Electa Arenal room of the Art Center.

Leading singer from Zeus Band.

Debates and lectures on rock by participants and rock-goers are included in the Festival program besides the scheduled concerts. The Rock festival is sponsored by the local branch of the Hermanos Saíz Association and the Provincial Culture Board.

Zeus band.

Many concerts will be held at the Armando Mestre recreation center till its closing day on September 26. The Metal HG Festival is a space to disclose the work of bands of this musical genre so attractive to youths all across Cuba.

Carnaval Winds in Holguín City

The city of Holguín, East of Cuba, will soon play host to its 2010 Carnaval. Recently a cultural spectacle was held to pick out its leading song.

"Conga para Margarita" written by Pedro Alberto Walter, member of Tolerancia rap group, got the prize.

Fantasía parade group.Codanza.

Pancho donkey, famous for its beer drinking habit, attended the spectacle as special guest.

Hundreds og peolple attended the gala.