On the Day of St. James, the patron saint of the city, Carnival Santiaguero has just been declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation, at a ceremony at Avenida Jesus Menendez.

Julian Gonzalez, Minister of Culture, read the resolution that declares the Rumbón Mayor also known as Heritage.

Next to Raul Gonzalez Fornés Valenciano, president of the Municipal Assembly of People's Power (Mayor), composer Enrique Bonne, and actor Dagoberto Gainza, impersonating St. James were.

With nearly four centuries of existence, Santiaguero Carnival is undoubtedly the most popular celebration of roots in the city and its scope many years crossed the borders of the territory of the province and of Cuba.