The initiative, considered a trip to the roots of the Cuban Revolution also includes visits to places linked to developments that took place during the liberation war and even after the January 1, 1959, revolutionary victory, said Osnay Miguel Colina, member of the National Bureau of the Young Communist League.

This July 26 is welcomed by a very active and industrious Cuban youth, formed in today’s battle for the country’s recovery, economic and social development, said the youth leader, who mentioned several examples of how young generations of Cubans consciously mobilize in support of the country’s major efforts. He cited the Student Work Brigades, known here as BET, and the thousands of young people who are currently contributing to agriculture or social projects.

As part of activities, over 200 medical students have visited patients in their homes to corroborate the effectiveness of the Cuban pharmaceutical to treat the diabetic foot, known as HEBERPROT, while another 500 youths are currently supporting the country’s energy-saving effort by working as inspectors in many state entities throughout the country, the youth leader explained.

Another way of participating in activities marking the historic date is the participation by over 37, 000 young people in short-term Summer courses on general culture that will prepare them for life, said Osnay Miguel Colina, who is in charge of the ideological section at the National Bureau of the Young Communist League.