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DIPLOMAT MAGAZINE “For diplomats, by diplomats” Reaching out the world from the European Union First diplomatic publication based in The Netherlands. Founded by members of the diplomatic corps on June 19th, 2013. "Diplomat Magazine is inspiring diplomats, civil servants and academics to contribute to a free flow of ideas through an extremely rich diplomatic life, full of exclusive events and cultural exchanges, as well as by exposing profound ideas and political debates in our printed and online editions." Dr. Mayelinne De Lara, Publisher

Once again, the Embassy of Cuba and Diplomat Magazine presented the annual Cuban Salsa Workshop for Diplomats in The Hague, which attracted more than 150 amateur dancers who came every Thursday of March to learn the secrets of the world-renowned dance. 

All continents were well-represented – diplomats from India, Kenia, Guatemala, China, Vietnam, Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Kosovo, and Japan all came to enjoy and relax after a long workday.

H.E. Ms. Anet Pino Rivero, Ambassador of Cuba, Dr. Mayelinne De Lara, Diplomat Magazine’s Publisher and Ms. Lourdes Escobar, Consul of Cuba presenting the certificates of participations to the Salsa Workshop.

“We welcomed all diplomats to share their passion for dance and music in this exciting class. Everyone enjoyed this vital element of Cuban culture regardless of fitness or dancing level”, affirmed Professor Cala, following the event that has been qualified as a success.

Cuban salsa instructor Rafael Cala guided the group for four weeks through the ins and outs of this famous dance; basic steps of salsa, mambo, and rumba, and even some advanced techniques. A group of dancers from Cala School also came to support the participants, giving them the opportunity to practice with professional dancers.

Dance teacher, Rafael Cala and First Secretary of the Embassy of Israel, Ms Fentai Alamu.

The event ended with a celebration, where dancers had the opportunity to practice what they had learned in the past few weeks in a free-dancing mode with Mildred Latin show.

Mildred came with a selection of the best Latin songs to make the participants feel like they were on a real Cuban dancing floor. Tasty Cuban food and drinks were also provided by the Embassy for the participants to truly experience Cuban culture.

Dance teacher, Rafael Cala, Nelly Blokker, Directorate-General for Foreign ecomomic Relations/International Enterprise at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and H.E. Ms Anet PIno Rivero, Ambassador of Cuba.

“For Cubans, dancing salsa is like riding a bicycle for the Dutch; Cuban people dance while walking and live through dance. It is a distinctive social element of our culture that we want to share with all of you. What you have learned in these classes is a part of us, it is a bond of friendship, a legacy of happiness”, claimed H.E. Ms. Anet Pino Rivero, the Ambassador of Cuba, before presenting every participant with a certificate of accomplishment.

Kosovo Diplomat – Salsa Workshop 2023 – Graduation Day

The workshop took place every Thursday of March at Dansstudio Residance Dorany, Mercuriusweg 37, The Hague. Rafael Cala will continue offering private dancing classes throughout the year.

Information at:  +31 6 13362750


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