The 32nd International Book Fair is taking place in Havana, with Brazil as guest of honor. teleSUR
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00:00 And in Cuba, the 32nd edition of the Havana International Book Fair continues.
00:04 For more information, let's go with our correspondent Belen de los Santos.
00:07 Hello, studios.
00:08 We are here in Havana specifically.
00:11 We are in the Casa del Alba, House of Alba.
00:15 This is one of the 17 secondary headquarters of the 32nd International Book Fair that started
00:22 this Thursday.
00:23 We are in the second day of activities in this International Book Fair.
00:29 And on Thursday, we went to the inauguration, which had a tribute to the special country
00:34 guest in this fair that is Brazil.
00:37 Brazil is coming here with over 65 writers and artists, and that is one of the main focus
00:43 of this fair.
00:45 But also this fair is dedicated to Cuban philosopher Isabel Monal.
00:51 And right here in this headquarters is taking place an homage to her work.
00:57 So different panels took place here discussing her books.
01:01 Also one of her books, American Essays, Ensayos Americanos, is also being presented.
01:08 And one of the main focus of this International Fair then is to discuss her work, her vision
01:15 on philosophy, and also one of the most important ideas that has to do with the way in which
01:21 philosophy plays an important role in the revolution, in the political scene.
01:27 So many of those things are being discussed right now, not only in this panel, but in
01:31 many of the activities that this fair is carrying out.
01:36 So we will get back to you and continue bringing the latest information on this International
01:42 Book Fair in Havana.
01:43 Back to you.
01:43 Havana back to you.