Christmas comes about a month late for one S.A. Baby
"Children are the hope of the world." - José Marti
He or she isn't even born yet, but January 28 will be an exciting "birth" day for one lucky San Antonio baby. As they do every year, members of the Cultural Center will come to University Hospital to honor a baby born on the birth date of Cuban leader José Marti. This event is part of a program called, "Hope for the World."
Before the communist takeover of Cuba, it was customary to celebrate the birthday of José Marti, Cuba's "Father of Independence," who was born January 28, 1853. Organizations throughout Cuba presented babies born on Jose Marti Day with a Canastilla Martiana (a complete layette).
The tradition lives on at University Hospital. The baby born January 28, determined to be most in-need, will receive the Canastilla Martiana - including crib, play pen, car seat, bouncy seat, toys, bottles, diapers, clothing and more. All other babies born that day will each receive a small gift.
The Cuban Cultural Center of San Antonio also takes this time each year to express its deepest gratitude to the city of San Antonio for the warm welcome it has always given to Cubans.
| WHO: |
New parents with their baby, being showered with gifts
Members of the Cuban Cultural Center of San Antonio
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| WHAT: |
Presentation of "everything for baby" to one child born at University Hospital on José Marti's birthday |
| WHEN: |
Monday, January 28 at 1:00 p.m. |
| WHERE: |
University Hospital - 4502 Medical Drive
(Meet in Corporate Communications, first floor) |
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