CUBANS took to the streets today to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary revolutionary leader Fidel Castro.Today’s celebrations were part of a week of events, including an international book fair, art exhibitions, concerts and gatherings of delegates from left-wing organisations from across the world.Posters bearing his image hang in hospitals, while billboards displaying his slogans, including his widely-known “Homeland or death,” line the streets. His presence is so familiar that many Cubans refer to him simply as Fidel.

CUBANS took to the streets today to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of legendary revolutionary leader Fidel Castro.

Today’s celebrations were part of a week of events, including an international book fair, art exhibitions, concerts and gatherings of delegates from left-wing organisations from across the world.

Posters bearing his image hang in hospitals, while billboards displaying his slogans, including his widely-known “Homeland or death,” line the streets. His presence is so familiar that many Cubans refer to him simply as Fidel.

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