The project "La Guaguandunga," whose name appears to be a fusion of "guagua" (bus) and "sandunga," brings joy to various communities in the province of Granma, which were severely affected by the earthquakes recorded last Sunday.
Yudelkis Ortiz, the first secretary of the PCC in Granma, noted on Facebook that the project "La Guaguandunga," led by singer and songwriter José Alberto Tamayo (El Ruiseñor), arrived this Thursday in the municipality of Pilón, one of the areas most affected by the earthquakes.
"Thank you, Ruiseñor. The best guaguandunga in Cuba, because it’s the only one, is in Pilón, bringing joy to hearts and providing information as it travels through the neighborhoods. It deserves the Nobel Prize for Infinite Love," he noted.
Yordan Roberto León Rodríguez, Provincial Director of Culture, reported on Facebook that "La Guaguandunga" showcased its art this Wednesday in the town of Sevilla, located in the municipality of Pilón, before heading to the municipal capital.
"Today he worked in Seville and then joined the cultural activities in the municipal center. He concluded the tour in the Los Edificios area, where residents from nearby neighborhoods also gathered. Tomorrow, Thursday, he will be meeting with other communities," the official stated.
The project "La Guaguandunga," in the words of its creator, El Ruiseñor, is defined as "the flavor that arrives on wheels, to the neighborhood, and doesn't have to wait for anyone." This project not only brings music, dance, and fun, but it is also capable of setting aside the entertainment to provide informational support to the people of Granma in times of need.
The official newspaper La Demajagua, through its Facebook profile, reported that recently this unique bus was used to inform the public about the details of Tropical Storm Rafael, which later became a powerful hurricane, and the safety measures to be followed.
Following the earthquakes last Sunday, the National Center for Seismological Research (CENAIS) has continued to record aftershocks. This Thursday, the institution reported a total of 2,665 seismic events recorded.
"A total of 2,665 aftershocks have been recorded following the earthquakes of 6.0 and 6.7 that occurred on November 10, of which approximately 90 are likely to be perceptible," stated the bulletin published by CENAIS on its website.
The main impacts caused by this seismic activity are concentrated in the province of Granma, where at least 3,518 homes have reported some kind of damage.
Luis Roja Yero, the technical deputy director of the Provincial Housing Directorate in Granma, informed the newspaper La Demajagua that 513 partial collapses have been recorded, including 54 complete collapses, 38 total roof falls, and 313 partial roof failures.
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