The Hour of Charcoal Arrives to Havana
When my mother told me that the hour of charcoal had arrived, I didn’t feel the shiver of excitement that used to herald celebrations…
Esther Zoza’s Diary
Resisting with Creativity in Cuba
Today, there is no correlation between wages and prices. So, how could anyone expect a different outcome for sugar supplies?
You Need to Be Happy
Coming across ruins in Old Havana is commonplace. But if the building in question bears graffiti with the phrase “you need to be happy”…
Fishing in Cuba: Not as Easy as it Should Be
Most Cubans find it impossible to understand why rod or line fishing requires authorization, especially in today’s Cuba…
The Cine Actualidades Cinema of Havana
The deterioration of movie theaters in Cuba is a shared sorrow. In Havana, my city, the sadness overtakes you when you least expect it…
Pot and Pan Polishers are a Valued Skill in Cuba
One of the most valued jobs among the people of Old Havana is that of a pot polisher. It’s a job that demands great concentration and skill.
Indifference to Those Around Us
I grew up in an atmosphere where it was natural to be available to relatives, friends, and neighbors for whatever was needed.
Suffering to Celebrate
My grandmother’s birthday is approaching, perhaps her last, and my mother is pulling out her savings. My grandmother asks for a cake.
The Sad Fate of Old Havana’s Former La Union Hotel
Last week, seeking shelter from the rain, I took refuge in the front of a building on Amargura Street in Old Havana.
New Contradictions in Today’s Cuba
Founded in 1962, this spectacular sports center in the Arroyo Naranjo Municipality in Havana was at the forefront of sports in the capital.