“Working, producing, creating, and fighting is the best summary of these hours

On November 23, 2025, Cuba commemorated the 66th anniversary of Che Guevara’s first volunteer work with a nationwide day of unpaid productive labor. The event, held at the Los Tamarindos Agroindustrial Company in Artemisa, saw the participation of high-ranking officials, including President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez and Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz. The day was marked by agricultural activities such as planting food crops, cleaning beans, and harvesting flowers, symbolizing the nation’s commitment to self-sufficiency and collective effort. The initiative also served as a tribute to Che Guevara’s enduring legacy of voluntary work, which has been a cornerstone of Cuban society since the 1959 Revolution. The event highlighted the importance of unity and hard work in overcoming the country’s current economic and epidemiological challenges. Participants emphasized the need for continued dedication to food production and community development, echoing Guevara’s belief that productive and creative work is the foundation of national prosperity.