Havana's International Book Fair

Also in February, the Havana International Book Fair is a much-anticipated event for book enthusiasts.

The book expo brings together the works of well-known and up-and-coming Cuban authors. The initial festival will be held in Havana in February, with subsequent events taking place in other major Cuban towns. Interesting lectures on poetry collections or performances are also held as part of this Cuban event, attracting a large number of attendees.

The Havana International Book Fair is an annual public event held in February and March to promote Cuban government-approved books and writing. The event begins in Havana at the Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaa, an 18th-century Spanish structure, and extends east and west through all provinces and several communities. In the eastern city of Santiago de Cuba, the book fair comes to a close.

This is one of the most famous festivals in Cuba was held in 1982, and it took place every two years until 2000, when it became an annual event. Book merchants, poetry readings, children's activities, art displays, and nighttime music are all part of the festival. It is considered Cuba's most important cultural event, as well as the most popular in Havana. In 2009, 600,000 people attended the 18th annual International Book Fair.

The fair normally begins around 10 o'clock in the morning. Poetry readings, entertaining and informative activities for children, art promotions, and music occupy the rest of the day. Authors display their works and connect with admirers of their work in order to make the most of their day. Every year, the fair sells millions of books and pamphlets and is credited with bringing much of Cuba's hidden literary talent to light.

Takes place: February
Where: San Carlos de la Cabana fortress area.