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Holguín bids farewell to summer with a weekend of music

From Granma · () Spanish

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  • Holguín’s summer farewell celebrations continue with concerts and cultural events across several venues.
  • Performances are scheduled from Saturday morning through Sunday, featuring groups including Los Guyaberos, Son del Caribe, La Kofradía and Mentes Callejeras.
  • The program also includes shows by Hermanos Avilés, Agrupación JG, Alerta Roja and Entre Líneas, alongside food offerings from state and private businesses.

Holguín is saying goodbye to summer with a weekend packed with music, and organizers expect attendance to rise on Saturday and Sunday as residents turn out for the final events.

The celebrations have already included the gala “Celebrating Life,” held Thursday night at Camilo Cienfuegos Square, and a Friday show outside Major General Calixto García Stadium featuring Agrupación JG and other performers.

Music will continue around the baseball stadium from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, with Los Guyaberos and Son del Caribe among the scheduled groups. On Sunday, La Kofradía and Mentes Callejeras will take the stage there.

The Bariay Cultural Center will host Alerta Roja from 5 p.m. Saturday, followed by Entre Líneas on Sunday morning. Camilo Cienfuegos Square will present Hermanos Avilés at 5 p.m. and Agrupación JG at 8 p.m. Saturday, then Entre Líneas at 11 a.m. Sunday. State-run and private establishments are offering a range of food at all the venues.

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