(Dan Tri) – After the burial ceremony of leader Fidel Castro in Santiago city at noon on December 4 (local time), many Cubans went to the grave of the prominent revolutionary hero at the cemetery.
At noon on December 4 (Cuba time), after a 4-day journey, starting from the capital Havana, leader Fidel Castro’s ashes were buried at Santa Ifigenia cemetery – where many Cuban national heroes rest.
Cuban President Raul Castro placed the wooden coffin containing Fidel Castro’s ashes inside a stone tomb at Santa Ifigenia cemetery.
The grave of leader Fidel Castro with a blue marble stele inscribed with the word `Fidel` was placed next to the grave of national hero Jose Marti – a monument in the 19th century national liberation struggle.
Previously, President Raul Castro, younger brother of leader Fidel Castro, held a family funeral inside the cemetery.
President Raul Castro said that according to leader Fidel Castro’s wishes, Cuba will not erect statues or name roads in this American country after leader Fidel Castro.
After the family burial ceremony of leader Fidel Castro, Santa Ifigenia cemetery opened the main gate for the first Cubans to visit and commemorate the nation’s prominent revolutionary hero.
Many Cubans in Santiago city waited outside the cemetery to pay their respects to their beloved Commander-in-Chief.
Cubans brought flowers and pictures of leader Fidel Castro, lining up early in the hope of being able to pay their respects to the late leader at Santa Ifigenia cemetery.
The passing of leader Fidel Castro, who devoted his entire life to the struggle for national liberation and national construction, has left infinite sadness in the hearts of the Cuban people and those who love peace.
White flower branches were placed outside the grave of leader Fidel Castro by the people who came to visit, to show their respect and gratitude for Cuba’s outstanding leader.
Hundreds of local people and many journalists from around the world lined up for many hours to say goodbye and save moments of memory for leader Fidel Castro at Santa Ifigenia cemetery.
Previously, on the night of December 3, many people flocked to the streets near Santa Ifigenia cemetery in Santiago city to wait for the convoy carrying Fidel Castro’s ashes to pass.
For many generations of Cubans, leader Fidel Castro has become an immortal monument in their hearts.
Also on December 3, a memorial rally for leader Fidel Castro in Santiago took place with the participation of many leaders of countries and thousands of Cubans.
At the memorial ceremony, President Raul Castro pledged to thousands of Cubans to protect the legacy left by leader Fidel Castro: `In front of Mr. Fidel Castro’s ashes… we swear that we will continue to protect
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Nick John