The XII World Congress on Art Deco concludes today in Havana. Art Deco flourished in Cuba in the first half of the 20th century, when numerous such buildings were built in the capital. One aim of the congress is to draw attention to the need to preserve these gems of our past. (44 photos)
Read MoreIn this work, Danza Contemporanea de Cuba uses the human voice, Afro-Cuban percussion, guaracha, Bronx drums, mambo and waltz. The dancers carry out the most complicated stunts. Light, color, music & dance in perfect harmony invite the audience to enjoy life to the fullest. (30 photos)
Read MoreA Saudi Arabian Folklore troupe offered several performances in Havana at the end of February as part of the side events of the annual Cuba Book Fair. For the first time the Saudis had a booth at the fair, coinciding with the inauguration of that’s country’s embassy in the Cuban capital. (28 photos)
Read MoreThe 12th edition of the World Congress on Art Deco begins today in Havana and will run through March 21. In Havana, this style’s eclectic and bygone (or nearly bygone) character is reflected in elements of neoclassical, baroque and rococo buildings. (38 photos)
Read MoreThe National Folkloric Group, held numerous activities over six days at its local paying tribute to Benny Moré, who, rightly, was called the King of Rhythm and greatest son musician in Cuba. The artists in the photos are Cuba Rumba, Los Nani and Obba-Ilu. (26 photos)
Read MoreSoon after 4:30 pm on March 5, when the news came concerning the death of President Hugo Chavez, Cuba united in extending its condolences to the people and the government of that country. Tributes were made across the nation to the Venezuelan leader, who visited Santiago de Cuba some years ago. (13 photos)
Read MoreMillions of people, deeply filled with sadness, accompanied Hugo Chavez yesterday from the hospital where he died on Tuesday to the Caracas Military Academy, where he will be paid tribute to through Friday. Leading the procession were interim President Nicolas Maduro and Bolivia’s Evo Morales, along with family members and supporters.(18 photos)
Read MoreThe Ballet de Camara of Quintana Roo, Mexico and the Cuban National Ballet performed last weekend together in both Havana and Pinar del Rio. The Mexican ballet performed The Night of the Mayas as well as El Muelle (the Quay). The Cuban dancers performed Pas de Deux El Cisne Negro and Quijote. (29 photos)
Read MoreThe Stilt Artists Company of Old Havana (Compañia de Zanqueros de La Habana Vieja) perform daily to the delight of locals and tourists of all ages, dancing or posing as living statues. With the playing of drums, whistles and their dances they fill the old town with colors and sounds, living up the daily life. (28 photos)
Read MoreThe 22nd Cuba Book Fair is a small window to Angola, and through it we can capture a glimpse of the culture and identity of that nation, linked to our past. Much is said about the bonds of friendship between Cuba and Angola. Indeed, the phrase serves as a hook to attract people to the “Cabaña” fortress. (21 photos)
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