The Magic of Stairs
Scholars believe that stairs are more than 6,000 years old, predating Christ; their exact age cannot be determined. (21 fotos)
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Cuba
Chucho Valdes, Michel Camilo, Gonzalo Rubalcaba – Song of the Day
Today’s featured artists are pianists Chucho Valdes, Gonzalo Rubalcaba (Cuba) & Michel Camilo (Dominican Republic), with “La Comparsa” in 2017
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“Danger” an All Too Frequent Sign in Guanabacoa, Havana
The Carral cinema-theater in Guanabacoa, Havana is one of the buildings that illustrates the town’s decline.
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Ice Crystals in My Food, Matanzas, Cuba – Photo of the Day
Gabriel from Cuba took our photo of the day: “Ice Crystals in mi food”, in Matanzas, Cuba.
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The Hands of a Cuban Woman
“Cuba stains,” wrote a well-known poet from Pinar del Río on his Facebook wall a few days ago. Yamila’s story is not an isolated case…
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Havana Weather for April 3-9
Highs will be between 27 and 32ºC (81 to 90°F), and lows between 19 and 23ºC (66 to 73°F). The sea surface temperature will be 27ºC (81°F).
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Cuba’s Officialdom Admits Shortcomings of Price Caps
Participants on a government TV program insist that price controls were a measure agreed upon with the private sector.
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A Cuban Wedding
Norka, a friend of mine, asked me to be a witness at her wedding, and also to be her photographer. I agreed without hesitation.
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Private Businesses on the Downturn in Cuban provinces
“Ultimately, the worst off is the population because what we private owners don’t sell, the State doesn’t sell in its stores either.”
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Obispo St. in Havana, Where Tourism Pushes Out Residents
The main artery of Old Havana has lost much of the network of residents who once gave it grace and life. Here’s what’s happened.
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