Having established the consensus that the first thing to save is culture, the question arises: how to do it? Based on that question and the commitment of a sector that -as stated by the member of the Political Bureau and Prime Minister, Manuel Marrero Cruz- has been “a pillar of the cultural and political resistance of the Revolution,” the balance of the work carried out by the Ministry of Culture in the year 2024 was articulated.
Presided over by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, the analysis insisted on priorities such as stimulating artistic and literary creation with a decolonizing sense; ensuring the protection of heritage and the preservation of historical memory; as well as encouraging the participation of all segments of the population in cultural activities.
Also highlighted were the use of science, technology and innovation; the comprehensive training of artistic education students; the efficiency of economic, financial and administrative management; and the development of capacities to manage income.
The Minister of Culture, Alpidio Alonso Grau, addressed the need for the programming of artistic talent to respond to the country’s cultural policy, both at the national level and in each territory, and in state and private centers; and to rigorously ensure its quality.
He also said that, although progress has been made in greater spaces for dialogue with creators, it is necessary to deepen that exchange; and to unite them in a permanent vindication of Cuba in order to, besides facing cultural colonization, fight against fascism.

In the balance, it was also assured that the institutional framework cannot turn its back to the artistic expressions that have emerged in conjunction with new technologies, but rather attend to them; and that the battle cannot be against a specific phenomenon, but rather against indecency, discrimination and vulgarity.
The community space as the epicenter of culture was strongly defended: bringing professional talent to the neighborhoods, and ensuring that all major events include activities in the communities, with the presence of teachers and students of artistic education, were among the keys shared.
The president of Casa de las Americas, Abel Prieto, explained that we are engaged in a battle of ideas and feelings and, therefore, it is unavoidable to create a critical climate against any concession to cultural colonialism. Fortunately, we have José Martí and Fidel, whose legacies will prevent us from falling into extreme nationalism, because Homeland is also humanity, he said.
At the meeting, which was also attended by the vice chief of the Ideological Department of the Central Committee of the Party, Marydé Fernández López, and Vice Prime Minister Inés María Chapman Waugh, Marrero Cruz recognized the efforts of writers, artists and workers in the sector to preserve the identity and strengthen social cohesion, as well as to put culture on high, keeping it alive and developing; and emphasized aspects such as legal and financial protection to artists, vigilance in the care of heritage, and support for the teaching of history.