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A Havana memorial honored Celia Cruz on her 100th birthday, despite authorities canceling her official celebration.
A memorial Mass in Havana on October 21, 2025, honored Celia Cruz on the 100th anniversary of her birth, drawing hundreds despite Cuban authorities canceling a planned public performance without explanation.
Held at the Basilica of La Caridad, the event featured music, prayer, and tributes from fans, artists, and U.S. diplomat Mike Hammer, symbolizing a grassroots celebration of Cruz’s legacy as the “Queen of Salsa.” The cancellation of the official gala sparked criticism over censorship, with organizers responding with a symbolic protest.
Though Cruz, who died in exile in 2003, never returned to Cuba and received little official recognition there, her music remains a powerful emblem of Cuban identity and resilience.
Un memorial en La Habana honró a Celia Cruz en su cumpleaños número 100, a pesar de que las autoridades cancelaron su celebración oficial.