Havana, July 26 (RHC) –- The western province of hosted the national political and cultural ceremony to mark the 61st anniversary of the assaults on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Cespedes garrisons on July 26, 1953 by a group of revolutionaries headed by Fidel Castro. 
 
The Mausoleum of the Martyrs in Artemisa was the scenario where some 8,000 people gathered as early as 7:30 a.m. local time on Saturday to mark the historic date.  Former combatants, political leaders, solidarity-with-Cuba activists and special guests also attended the national ceremony.
 
Cuban Vice President and Revolution Commander Ramiro Valdes, who has just been declared illustrious Son of Artemisa, delivered the main remarks at the rally.
 
The act was presided over by Miguel Díaz Canel, First Vice President of Cuba.