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Graham Ducker, Poet (J.
Graham Publishing) and his wife, Stella, Poet (Editor Stellar
Showcase Journal and Program Director / Broadcaster of
International Fame Radio) were two of the
Canada Cuba Literary
Alliance Ambassadors.
Richard Grove, President (CCLA) has worked hard with his liaison
in Cuba for a literary adventure for all delegates. Mr. Grove
arranged, with our Cuban counterpart, a writer's workshop at the
University of Havana, along with established Cuban poets. A book
is to be published containing the work done during the workshop.
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Workshop - with
Cuban poets
Left Photo: Standing L CCLA member Wency &
translator - Standing R. Richard Grove, Pres. of CCLA
& Graham Ducker on the R. sitting
Right Photo: L. standing Manuel - our
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There was a reading arranged at the University English Department.
Thanks to our Cuban CCLA members, Wency Rosales, Alexander
Madrigal and Vice President, Manuel de Jesús Velázquez León for
translating our poetry in Spanish.
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Graham Ducker
reading to the Havana University Students
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CCLA members read at the Havana Library and afterwards presented
their books to be included in their library.
The
Stellar Showcase Journal
was presented by Graham
Ducker (Stella was busy being the photographer at the time).
:-)
Afterward we all
received a guided tour of the library.
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After readings -
Presented to the Havana Library
center photo -the Stellar Showcase Journal (winter issue 2007)
& R. Graham presented his new poetry book Observations
of Mind and Heart
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Richard Grove organized a reading at the hotel which the guests
found most enjoyable
and a real departure from the usual entertainment offered.
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Left- Group deciding
what to read for the eveing
Right - Graham reading to the hotel guests
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Delegates were to hold a reading where Her Excellency Mrs.
Alexandra Bugailiskis would
attend. However, Mr. Castro returned to Havana on that day and
schedules had to be changed
and re-arranged. We did however, spend almost an hour with the
Ambassador and she graciously accepted our presentation of books
for their new library.
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L. Richard Grove,
Pres CCLA - Graham & Ambassador, R. John B. Lee
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The Cuban
International Book Fair in Havana ran for two weeks, the last week
of January and the first week of February.
The CCLA group reading was also televised on Cuban’s National
TV. Photo
below When
we returned to the hotel, some of our poets were recognized, much
to their surprise! The next day we left to return to Canada, sad
to leave but glad to return
home and looking forward to next years CCLA Cuba trip!
BIG Thank You to our CCLA President Richard Grove, Vice
President, Manuel de Jesús Velázquez León, Wency Rosales and
Alexander Madrigal for making our trip a success !
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