The western province of Atemisa has been chosen as the site of upcoming July 26 celebrations, commemorating National Rebellion Day, when tribute is paid to those who assaulted the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Garrisons in 1953, events which led to the final stage of Cuba’s insurrectional independence struggle.

The Communist Party of Cuba’s Political Bureau chose the new province, founded three years ago as part of a territorial re-organization, to host the national celebrations given its strong connection to the historic events which occurred in Santiago de Cuba and Bayamo.

The province was the first to begin implementing a new conception of political leadership and administration, contributing valuable experience which will allow changes to be extended across the country. The location of the Mariel Special Development Zone and new port in Artemisa means that the province plays a key role in the country’s present and future economic development.

Artemisa is the country’s largest producer of vegetables and eggs.

These facilities will allow for an increase in exports; the effective replacement of imports with domestic products; advanced technology projects; and local development, in addition to providing an important source of employment. Some 1,500 Artemisans are already working on the colossal project. Artemisa is the country’s largest producer of vegetables and eggs, is increasing its tobacco production, and is known for its outstanding work in the pork and bee-keeping industries.

Actively involved in the updating of Cuba’s economic model, the province has awarded some 63,788 hectares of unused land to individuals and cooperatives, to promote the development of livestock farming and agricultural production.