With little fanfare, Cuba remembers Fidel Castro

With little fanfare, Cuba on Saturday commemorated the first anniversary of the death of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro as it prepares to move into the post-Castro era.

Since his death at the age of 90 on November 25 last year, Castro's wishes have been respected. No street, square or building bears his name, and no statue or monument has been erected in his honor.

But Castro remains present in the minds of Cubans, and state media recalls his exploits, speeches and writings on a daily basis.

The most important commemoration will be held at nightfall at Havana University, where Castro often delivered his lengthy and fiery speeches.

The Union of Communist Youth has organized a "political-cultural evening" marking the "physical death" of El Comandante.

Raul Castro, the 86 year-old leader who took power when his older brother Fidel became ill in 2006, may make an appearance.

But the government has scheduled no major events marking the death of Fidel, who governed Cuba for 48 years.

Still, signs and slogans painted on walls that read "I am Fidel," "Fidel will always live" and "Fidel is among us" can be seen around the country.

Cuba's two newspapers, the state-run Granma and Juventud Rebelde, dedicated most of their issues to the late communist leader.