Photo Feature

San Juan Hill in Santiago de Cuba

San Juan Hill, located in Santiago de Cuba, was the place where one of the most decisive battles in ending the war of independence against Spain was fought. Here, the peace treaty was signed between the Spanish and Americans, though the major general of the Mambi troops, Calixto Garcia, was not allowed to participate, despite the fact that it was his troops that played the decisive role in the victory. (25 photos)

Read More

Havana’s Holy Guardian Angel Parish

Many Catholic churches in Cuba are works of art. One example is the parish of Santo Angel Custodio, located at the corner of Compostela and Cuarteles streets in Old Havana, and known in the area as the “Loma del Angel”.(27 photos)

Read More

‘Cold Air’ by Virgilio Piñera Staged

A new version of Virgilio Piñera’s play “Aire frio” (Cold Air), presented by the Argos Theatre, began a series of tributes to the Cuba poet, novelist and playwright in the year of the centenary of his birth. You can still catch it the last two weekends of March. (11 photos)

Read More

The Guantanamo, Cuba Kite Festival

At just past 9:00 in the morning, as I was approaching the central square in Guantanamo City, what caught my attention was a large number of children running back and forth. They had their colorful kites soaring high up in the air. (20 photos)

Read More

Cuba Breathes Catholic Fervor

Less than two weeks before the coming of Pope Benedict XVI to Cuba, the Catholic Church of the island is stepping up an offensive to bring renewed preferential status to a once ostracized institution and gain new devotees. (15 photos)

Read More

Concert to End Violence against Children

Cuban artists came out for a concert in support of the global campaign to combat violence against children, led by electroacoustic DJ  Alejandro Núñez with the participation of guests Haila, Legna, Danger, Maria Mompié, Aned Mota, Randy Malcom & others. (10 photos)

Read More

Santiago de Cuba Decks Out for the Pope

Everything seems to be ready to welcome the Pope, who will visit Cuba from March 26 to 28. President Raul Castro announced that the Caribbean island “will receive Pope Benedict XVI with affection and respect,” in this way reflecting the attitude of approval and welcome to the reception of His Holiness. (16 photos)

Read More

Cuba Holds Terry Fox Marathon of Hope

The 14th Terry Fox Run in Cuba took place Saturday across the island, starting simultaneously at 10:00 a.m. The marathon was inspired by the young Canadian athlete who’s right leg was amputated due to cancer but who crossed his country, running to raise funding to fight cancer. (29 photos)

Read More