Since the victory of the Revolution and throughout the past five decades, Fidel promoted and led the struggle for the consolidation of the revolutionary process in the Caribbean nation and its progress toward building a socialist society with its own characteristics.
"Fidel marked my life and the lives of millions of Cubans," said Roberto Fernandez, a retiree from the armed forces.
"It is impossible to narrate the history of Cuba and the world in the second half of the 20th century without mentioning him. Undoubtedly, he was one of the most significant figures in the last century, with his influences going far beyond Cuba," Fernandez added.
A series of political and cultural events in honor of the first anniversary of Castro's death have been held since the beginning of this week in the country's main cities.
Castro's son Alex, a well-known photographer, held a photo exhibition, showing photos of his father's life.
The commemoration will continue until Saturday, with numerous political events and vigils at the Antonio Maceo Revolution Square in the eastern Santiago de Cuba city.
The next morning, there will be a popular pilgrimage from that place to the Santa Ifigenia cemetery to pay tribute to Castro on the same day his ashes were placed in that necropolis.
Castro led a two-year guerrilla war before ousting Batista in January 1959. Later as First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and president of the nation, he worked to provide free education and health to the people and develop sports, culture and science.
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