Pinar Rock

This festival in the capital city of Cuba’s westernmost province of Pinar del Río aims to encourage the musical creation among youths and promote rock bands throughout the country. Important topics such as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and drug abuse are discussed in collateral events.

For more information:
http://www.ahs.cu/


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