Havana , Cuba ( CNN ) -- Fidel Castro appeared publicly in his trademark olive green shirt on Saturday for the first time since he fell ill and renounced power four years ago , according to a state-run website . Castro made his appearance in Artemisa , a town about an hour outside of Havana , also making this his first reported trip outside the capital in four years , according to the website Cubadebate . A picture of the 83-year-old Castro also appeared on the site . Olive green rebel fatigues were his signature uniform during his nearly 50 years of rule . State TV later showed him giving a speech to honor rebels killed 57 years ago during the July 26 attack on an army barracks that ended in failure but launched his revolution . He also put flowers on the rebels ' tombs , video showed . Castro handed power to his brother , Raul , in 2006 after undergoing intestinal surgery and disappeared from public view . State media have published occasional videos and photos of the historic leader wearing track suits . Earlier this month , he re-emerged in public for the first time and has made five appearances in closely controlled events , usually donning casual checked shirts . Speculation has grown over the possibility of his attending a mass rally in central Cuba on Monday to commemorate the July 26 events .
Olive green rebel fatigues were the former Cuban leader 's signature uniform during his rule . He appeared 2006 to honor rebels killed in Artemisa . It was his first trip outside Cuba since falling ill in Saturday .