They celebrate National Culture Day in Bayamo while Cuba remains in the dark.

While a large part of Cuba remained in darkness after the collapse of the National Electric System last Friday, the regime held the Celebration of Cubanía in Bayamo from October 17 to 20, despite the fact that the government itself had ordered the suspension of all non-essential activities.

The official newspaper La Demajagua shared a video on Facebook this Sunday showcasing a gala tribute held at the Plaza del Himno in Bayamo, commemorating the first performance of the National Anthem and honoring Cuban Culture.

All this was happening while the territories of Maisí and Baracoa were suffering the severe impacts of Hurricane Oscar, and the energy crisis was worsening in the east with the collapse of the Renté thermoelectric plant, leaving Santiago de Cuba and Guantánamo without power once again.

However, the indolence of the regime and the government of Granma did not end in a gala, with horses and clothing reminiscent of the era when the Bayamo Anthem was written.

At night, while millions couldn't get a wink of sleep due to worry about the food that could run out, the activities continued.

Yusniel Sosa shared several videos on Facebook that illustrate the "festivities" in Bayamo, as part of the Celebration of Cubanity.

One of them showed the holding of a casino wheel in one of the public spaces of the city, completely illuminated for the occasion.

In another, tribute was also paid to the Cuban singer popularly known as El Taiger, who recently passed away.

"'The point' in Bayamo. Fiesta of Cubanity. Bayamo in the street. Taiger Forever,” pointed out the young Sosa, emphasizing that the famous song of the Cuban singer was sung in chorus in the capital of Granma.

The festivities included night galas, the 37th edition of the Cuban and International Film Festival at the Céspedes Cinema, craft sales, and patriotic events, among other completely unnecessary activities amidst the crisis.

In the midst of the power collapse affecting Cuba, the regime held these celebrations, trying to give the appearance that everything was under control, despite the serious situation the country is facing, which has prompted protests in numerous places across the island.

Meanwhile, in a display of double standards and the iron fist of the Cuban regime, dressed in olive green, the Cuban ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel appeared this Sunday at the National Defense Council (CDN) and warned Cubans that he would severely repress any demonstration that "disturbs the civic tranquility of our people."

Their threats occur in the unprecedented context of a widespread blackout across Cuba, which has lasted since last Friday noon and threatens to extend and worsen the energy insecurity that Cubans have been suffering for years.