Call for the XI International Brigade May 1st.
April 25 to May 9 of 2016.
Dear friend:
The Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples and its travel Agency Amistur Cuba S.A, invites you to participate in the XI edition of the international brigade, on the occasion of the international workers´ day.
In addition to the voluntary work, participants will visit places of historical and social interest, receive lectures on our reality, and will have the opportunity to exchange with representatives of different social and political organizations, with Cuban workers and unionists and the visit to the province of Sancti Spiritu, as part of the program prepared.
The Brigade will take place from the 25 of April to 9 of may 2016 in the provinces of Havana, Artemisa,and Sancti Spiritu. The full program is attached. The brigade will allow the participants a better understanding of the present Cuban reality, in the midst of transformations that are carried out in Cuba, as part of the update of the economic model of our Socialist project.
The cost of the program is $385:00 CUC . and includes accommodation in shared rooms up to 6 persons at Julio Antonio Mella International Camp (CIJAM). Room for two or three people according to availability at the appropriate hotel in Sancti Spiritu province, with the 3 meals daily, transfer in – out and transportation to all the activities included in the program.
It is very important to receive your confirmation of attendance the brigade with time in advance, due that the maximum capacity of accommodation at Julio Antonio Mella International Camp is the 240 people. After this figure the new confirmations should be accommodate in other location and the price will be higher, due accommodation should be in double room at two stars hotel “Las Yagrumas” close to the CIJAM .
The program includes 14 nights stay: 11 nights at the international camp ” (CIJAM), located in the municipality of Caimito- Artemisa province, 45 km from Havana and 3 nights in a hotel in Sancti Spiritu.
With their assistance the Brigade members are committed to take part in all the activities of the program, as well as fulfilling CIJAM rules, keeping an appropriate behavior, correct discipline and a responsible attitude, so as to live in a collective way.
Registration will be open until March 30, 2016. It is an essential requirement to receive all personal data of the participants as well as the details of the route of arrival and departure from Cuba, including date, time and number of flights.
With this Call we invite you cordially to participate in the XI International brigade May 1st.
Fraternally,
CUBAN INSTITUTE OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE PEOPLES.(ICAP)
CONTACTS AND CONFIRMATIONS:
– Direction of Africa and MiddleEast- ICAP
e-mail: africa.anglofono@icap.cu ; africa.occidental@icap.cu;africa.lusofono@icap.cu
– Agencia de Viajes Amistur Cuba S.A.
e-mail: amistur@amistur.cu , coventas2@amistur.cu
| Services offered through AMISTUR CUBA SA. Travel agency
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| INCLUDES
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| Accommodation
Julio Antonio Mella International Camp: (CIJAM) 11 nights Hotel in Sancti Spiritu: 3 nights |
| Other services |
| Direct permanent assistance by tour guides
Visits and activities according to program |
| DOES NOT INCLUDE |
| Travel insurance
Extra meals Domestic and/or International flights Airport taxes Luggage excess Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and mineral bottled water National and international personal phone calls |
| ACLARATORY NOTES |
| As part of the brigade, AMISTUR CUBA SA travel agency will promote several touristic visits, in moments do not interfere the program of activities. |
| To confirm your participation in the brigade, it is necessary to receive your complete name, passport number; all details of the round flight and arrival and departure date. This details should be sent to Africa and Middle East Division at ICAP and AMISTUR CUBA S.A. travel agency |
| It is compulsory for all travelers, foreigners and Cubans, who live abroad,to have with them previous arrival to Cuba, the updated travel insurance, which must be issued by any Insurance Company recognized in Cuba. |
PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES MAY 1st INTERNATIONAL BRIGADE
From April 25 to May 9, 2016
Sunday 24 April
– Arrival of Brigade members
– Transfer and accommodation at the International Camp “Julio Antonio Mella” (CIJAM)
Monday, April 25
07:00hrs. Breakfast
09:00hrs. Wreath lying at Julio Antonio Mella monument.
09:30hrs. Inauguration of the Brigade
10:30hrs: Conference “Cuban Reality Update”
12:00-13:30hrs. Lunch at CIJAM
14.30hrs. Conference “Cuban Foreign Policy”
18.00hrs: Dinner at CIJAM.
20:00 hrs: Cultural Welcoming Activity.
Tuesday, April 26.
06:00hrs. Breakfast
06:45hrs.Morning brief news
07:00-11:30hrs. Agricultural work
12:00-13:30hrs. Lunch
14:30hrs. Opening Painting Exhibition of Antonio Guerrero
15:00hrs Coordination meeting with the leaders of country´s group (free for the rest)
18:00hrs Dinner
20:00hrs (optional activities by AMISTUR)
Wednesday, April 27
06:00hrs. Breakfast
06:45 hrs Morning brief news
07:00-11:30hrs. Agricultural work
12:00-13:30hrs. -Lunch
14:00hrs. Groups meeting with leaders of political and masses organizations (UJC, FEU, CDR, FMC
18:00hrs. Dinner
20:00hrs Cuban Films
Thursday, April 28
06:00hrs. –Breakfast
06:45hrs.. Morning brief news
07:30-11.30hrs.Agricultural work.
12:00-00:hrs- 13:00Lunch
13:30hrs Departure to La Habana
Distribution in groups to visit:
14:30hrs. -Subgroup A: “Museo de la Revolucion”
Subgroup B: Museum of fine arts (Cuban Art Building)
Subgroup C: Memorial “José Martí”.
-Free time in Havana
18:00hrs –Dinner at Casa de La Amistad
21:00hrs. –Return to CIJAM
Friday, April 29
07:00hrs. Breakfast
08:30hrs. Departure to Artemisa (Information on province development)
Distribution in groups to visit:
Subgroup A: “Mausoleum
Subgroup B: Cooperative of Production.
Subgroup C: Agrarian Farm
12:30frs. Lunch
13:30hrs.Tour and stay in the recreational center Las Terrazas.
17:30hrs. –Return to CIJAM
18:00-19:30hrs. -Dinner.
20:30hrs. -Free evening.
Saturday, April 30
06:00hrs. Breakfast
06:45 hrs Morning brief news
07:00-11:30hrs. Agricultural work
12:00-13:30hrs. –Lunch
14:30hrs. Meetings for Regions
18:00hrs. Dinner
Evening: Preparation for May Day Rally and documentary films.
Sunday, May 1st
04:00hrs. Breakfast
5:30hrs Departure to the Revolution Square.
7:00hrs Participation in the demonstration of May Day.
Once demonstration finish, return to CIJAM for those to wish, or free time in the city.
Optional activities offered by Amistur Agency
17:00hrs -Return to CIJAM for those to decide to stay at the city
18:30hrs -Dinner.
Monday, May 2nd
7:00hrs -Breakfast
8:00hrs – Departure to the Convention Palace.
Participation at the International Meeting in solidarity with Cuba.
Lunch
14:30hrs Return to CIJAM.
Optional activities offered by Amistur.
16:00hrs Sports activities.
18:30hrs Dinner.
20:00hrs Cuban Films
Tuesday may 3
06:00hrs. –Breakfast
06:45 hrs. Morning brief news
07:30-11.30hrs.Final session of agricultural work.
12:00-00:hrs- 13:00Lunch
14:00hrs.Meeting with leaders of different nationalities. Free time for the brigadistas
18:00hrs. Dinner
20:00hrs.International Presentations by members of the brigade
Wednesday, may 4
5:30hrs Breakfast
7:00hrs – Departure to Villa Clara. Visit to Che Guevara Memorial 12:00- 14:00hrs
-Lunch at Casa de la Amistad of ICAP in Villa Clara.
13.30:00hrs-Departure to “Sancti Spiritus Province
18: 00hrs –Official Welcome by the authorities of the Province at the Martyrs’ Monument Accommodation at “Los Laureles” Hotel.
19:00hrs. -Dinner at the Hotel.
Cultural Activity
21: 00hrs – Meeting with local inhabitants at the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution.
Thursday, may 5
7:00hrs-Breakfast at the Hotel.
8:30hrs. Departure to the Municipality of Yaguajay
09:30hrs.Official welcoming at Memorial Camilo Cienfuegos.
Wreath lying at Monument
Visit to the National Museum Camilo Cienfuegos
Visit to the Municipal Hospital, former Headquarter of the tyranny army.
Meeting with combatants of the Cuban Revolution
12:30hrs. Lunch at the Hotel in the Resort San Jose de los Lagos
15:00hrs.-Return to Sancti Spiritus
19:00hrs -Dinner at the Hotel.
Free time
Friday, may 6
07:30 hrs. Breakfast at the Hotel
08:30hrs. Visit to Cooperative of Credit and Service of the Municipality
Tour for areas of the cooperative and explanation on sustainable agriculture
12:00 hrs. Lunch
2:30 hrs. Visit and information on the National Union of Artist and Writers (UNEAC)
7:00hrs. Dinner at the Hotel
20:30hrs Meeting with local inhabitants at the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution
Saturday, may 7
07:00hrs. Breakfast.
08:00hrs. Check-out and return to La Habana
Lunch at Villa Clara
Dinner at CIJAM
Free time
Sunday, May 8
08:00hrs. Breakfast
09:30hrs. Meetings with brigadistas divided by Countries or Regions, with specialist of ICAP for evaluation of the Brigade and exchange on new actions and projects in solidarity with Cuba.
12.00hrs-13:00hrs. Lunch
14:.00hrs.Political Activity for closing the Brigade. Adoption of the Final Declaration
19:00hrs. Dinner
21:00hrs Farewell Cultural Activity (Cuban Evening)
Monday, May 9
Breatfast and departure of brigadistas to their respective countries
Tuesday, May 10
Departure the rest of brigadistas.
Close the CIJAM
