Once again we return to Santiago de Cuba, where its history remains intact, where we thank with infinite love the recognition approved by the Council of State in honor of its Heroes and its culture.
The title of Hero of the Republic of Cuba and the Order Antonio Maceo, which shines in the old City Hall, is the gratitude of a people, thanks to the existence of Santiago of patriotic and revolutionary traditions, with deep popular roots.
Antonio Maceo rises illuminated by the immortality that he conquered with his epic battles and with clairvoyant ideas of liberator.
It is Santiago de Cuba, cradle of renowned generals of the independence wars. Jose Maceo, Guillermon Moncada, Flor Crombet and Quintin Banderas, ride through the city victorious of glory, of the triumph that no one has been able to seize so far.
It is Santiago de Cuba that accompanied its Fidel at the Moncada, on November 30 together with the intrepid Frank, on January 1.
Satisfied by the harvests are the Niagara singer José María Heredia and the outstanding educator Juan Bautista Sagarra, when visualizing the wealth of knowledge adjusted to the transformation and the individual and collective growth.
It is Santiago de Cuba, special land and humanity of cubanía, a breath and a spirit of indomitable rebellion that bursts when necessary.
It is Santiago de Cuba that lives its daily life with the philosophy of creating from nothing, from the little or the much; the reasons to build or invent a happiness shared with all compatriots.
Forty years after the approval by the Council of State of such honorable recognition, the city once again celebrates with joy the well-earned words of recognition from the leader of the Revolution: Thank you Santiago.
