Thousands of flags hang from balconies, windows, rooftops, on improvised flag poles, at homes and office buildings, stores, warehouses, hotels and in the least imaginable places. They are mostly the Cuban national flag, but also from the 26th of July Movement or from other countries. If the flags are any indication it appears the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution is being celebrated at all heights and in full color.
Read MoreThe Cuban Revolution turns fifty on January 1st and a host of institutions have joined to celebrate the date in style. Here in the capital there are activities each day and evening and all are receiving a big turnout.
Read MoreThe Reading History Fair is part of the celebrations in the capital for the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution. On Christmas Day the featured book was “With the Bases Loaded” with 21 writers offering their opinions on the 48 different seasons played since 1959.
Read MoreThe park at H and 21st in Havana’s Vedado district was overrun on Saturday. The laughter and colors shone as brightly as the sun. Children of all ages gathered to share in one of the many activities taking place to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution.
Read MoreHavana Times is pleased to present its readers with a gallery of pictures taken in Cuba by social documentary photographer Bill Hackwell, a US professional with a career dating back to the Vietnam War.
Read MoreEach December 17, hope takes over a place called El Rincon outside of Havana. Hundreds, thousands of people come in a pilgrimage to the sanctuary of San Lazaro, the healer. They arrive with suffering on their faces, but later they smile because they have done their duty.
Read MoreSeveral elements combine during the annual cinema fest that gives it the power to transform Havana, almost magically.These include the pleasant December weather with temperatures of 20-25 Celsius; the sea of people of all ages hustling from one theater to another; the chance to run into famous directors and actors on any corner, and side cultural activities including expositions, book launchings, concerts and conferences.
Read MoreFavio began by telling me that he had the honor of welcoming Che on a visit to a construction project he was working at in Villa Clara. He was one of many Havana Film Festival goers who arrived early to line up to see the Steven Soderbergh film portrayal of the revolutionary icon.
Read MoreJazz is a music of mixes; a blend of sounds, colors, races and temperaments. So is the audience that listens to it in Cuba. The Havana Jojazz Festival has its closing night on Sunday when the awards for the best interpretations and compositions will be announced.
Read MoreCape San Antonio is the far west of the Cuban archipelago located on the Guanahacabibes peninsula. It’s where Cubans can see the last rays of the sun; where few people live because nature resists being tamed. Click to see some great pictures.
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