Juan Bautista González Escalona, ​​president of the Corporation Cuba Ron, highlighted in this city, the contributions of the city of Santiago de Cuba to the production of the drink in its light form, since its inception in 1862.

Its development has been a tradition defended by eight generations of teachers Roneros and no other brand in the world that has remained unbroken that chain, he said.

The five women who aspire to that title today, he said, guarantee that this culture remains alive in the hearts of the people, because it is a product that comes from the beloved land of human ingenuity.

Likewise, he thanked the award this Friday, Recognition 500th anniversary of the founding of the town of Santiago de Cuba, the Municipal Assembly of People's Power, due to his contributions to the development of this branch in the territory, an award that also Santiago received the rum.

While Tranquilino Valencia Estruch, Maestro Ronero, welcomed to participate in the celebrations for the half millennium, especially with the introduction of Ron Santiago de Cuba 500, specially prepared for the occasion.

Estruch Valencia highlighted the attractive color of the drink, whose aroma is reminiscent of Santiago countryside, known fruit of El Caney de las Mercedes and supports international prestige over the years has won Cuba in this area.