Hands Off Cuba!

Celebrate Cuba! End the US Blockade! Sydney Australia Cuba Friendship Society Inc. Cultural night for Cuba Friday 13 November 2026 from 6:30pm, Hellenic Art Theatre, Addison Road Community Centre, Marrickville. Doors open 6pm. Special guests: Her Excellency, the Ambassador of Cuba to Australia, Ms Gilma Moreira Lino and Leader of the Greens, MP Senator Mr David Shoebridge. A night of conversation on what matters: What we as citizens can do to protect Cuba’s sovereignty, respect for international law and Australia’s role in a multilateral world. A night of celebration of Cuba’s achievements and culture. Latin American bands: Los Rodriguez: The Rodriguez is a family musical group whose story began with the experience of first- generation migrants making a new home in Australia while remaining deeply connected to their cultural roots. With a longstanding commitment to social justice, they have used song as a way of bringing people together, preserving culture and supporting causes that speak to human dignity, equality and community. Today, The Rodriguez includes a new generation, sons and daughters born or raised in Australia, who have come to understand and value the experiences of those who came before them. New Song movement and Andean music Papalote: Papalote (Justo Díaz -founding member- Olympia Karanges, Hernán Flores, and Janis Carter). Papalote takes its name from the Silvio Rodríguez song, has been promoting Latin American culture in Australia and New Zealand since 1979. Papalote’s repertoire is based on traditional music, New Song, New Trova and original music. The Latin American powerhouse voice, Francisco Toledo and Friends: John Hebrad trombone, Peter Guarino bass, Michael Brown saxophone, Dan Wales piano, Marcelo Garcia guitar and Serguio Mulet and Ahiko on percussion. Playing salsa, son and traditional Cuban music. Food and drinks available. Auction of Cuban goodies. Entry by donation (be generous; anything we make on the night goes to buy solar panels for Cuba) This awesome cultural night is put together by volunteers committed to social justice. Don’t miss it! Be early for delicious Latin American food. Contact: [email protected]; tel: 0431 499 902