As the birthdate of the dictator Fidel Castro approached, the Cuban regime deemed it appropriate to continue indoctrinating children in the knowledge and love for the figure of the leader of the so-called "Cuban revolution."
To this end, the "continuity" inheriting the totalitarian power forged by him reopened the doors of the Centro Fidel Castro Ruz to small children, who were given a museography workshop focused on the legacy of the dictator.
This Thursday, dozens of Havana children took on the role of museum guides for visitors (mostly their parents). “Good morning. I am Vanesa, your museologist for today. This is the word room. Here you can see photos of our commander that have several words,” said a girl of just ten years old.
"Here we can see photos of Fidel with journalists and magazines about Fidel," explained another who barely stood out from the height of the showcase displaying the visitors. "Here we observe the GAZ 69 yipi, used by Fidel," said a still girl who, along with two others, showed the visitors the vehicle in question.
According to the report from the National News of Cuban Television, the summer workshop on museology is being conducted for 39 children ages 6 to 14, and has been taking place since July 8 to "immerse themselves in the life of museums and, in particular, in the values, work, and history of the historical leader of the Cuban revolution."
"It is evident in the audience's gratitude, in their applause, but also even in the affection they give [to the children] when they leave the rooms, for being able to instill in them the legacy of the commander, of what they have learned in the workshop. They are very small children, some have not even studied the history of Cuba in the Cuban educational system, and yet, they express with heartfelt words, from the depth of their thoughts, how they feel about Fidel," said Elianet Espinosa Chávez, a specialist in museology at the Fidel Castro Center.
In addition to indoctrination, children also receive other crafts workshops thanks to the international collaboration of the Catalan NGDO Alkaria, explained its president Xavier Barreda Cortiella. The organization is linked to the Catalan Coordinator for Solidarity 'Defensem Cuba'.
According to the Cuban state press, "these attractive proposals make the institution a meeting point for the community and allow bringing new generations closer to the figure of Fidel Castro."
"Well, I have been coming for about a month now. They brought me here because I would like to be a museologist when I grow up, and I want to learn more about history and what Fidel did," said another girl interviewed for television.
"He was a very brave, supportive man who fought for the freedom of Cuba," summarized another. "Fidel has done many things for Cuba, but the most important thing has been to save it," concluded a little girl who has not studied Cuban History but already knows the speech that the regime wants to embed in her mind.
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