Yanira and Tahimi met two years ago in this same garden space that Sara Gonzalez now shares with friends and trova musicians. Since then they’ve only seen each other in the street because Yanira’s family won’t understand that “their little girl” is romantically involved with another woman. On the other hand, Tahimi broke “all the rules of morality,” according to her mother. (11 photos)
Read MoreWhen I left with friends from Havana en route to Pinar del Rio Province, I didn’t know I’d be taking part in an activity involving so many people. On the contrary, usually when we hit the guerrilla trail it almost always means very little contact with others. (18 photos)
Read MoreThose in Cuba making a push for the acceptance of sexual diversity on the island, as well as promoting AIDS prevention, had their cause celebrated on stage this past weekend with gala artistic performances at Cuba’s largest theater, the 5,000-seat Karl Marx. (13 photos)
Read MoreSince photography was invented, waiting for the precise moment to snap a photo, or rather waiting for the exact lighting to squeeze off a shot, has been what has motivated many people the most and maddened others. The limestone hillocks of Viñales, either from outside or inside them, seem to toy with one’s patience. (21 photos)
Read MoreThe Seventh National Craft Fair with Art for Mom took place from April 22 to May 7 in Havana at the Pabexpo exhibition center with the participation of numerous visual artists and artisans. Like every year, the activity was dedicated to Mother’s Day (celebrated on the second Sunday in May in Cuba) where it constitutes an opportunity for exchanges between creators as well as sales to the public of diverse utilitarian articles. (27 photos)
Read MoreInternational Workers Day is synonymous in Cuba to parades in support of the country’s top leaders as well as government policies. This Sunday such May Day marches took place throughout the country. (55 photos)
Read MoreSan Rafael Boulevard is a highly trafficked pedestrian link in Centro Habana running five blocks between Prado and Galiano Streets. Filled with shops, eateries and street vendors it’s a don’t miss for visitors wanting to just observe a slice of life in the capital. (32 photos)
Read MoreThe New York City Labor Chorus traveled to Cuba to share their art and learn about Cuban reality. The performed at the Havana park in Vedado popularly known as Lennon Park because of the life size John Lennon sculpture sitting on one of its benches. (11 photos)
Read MoreTwo important cultural events took place recently in Old Havana: The 16th International Encounter of Dance in Urban Landscapes (“Old Havana, City in Movement”), and the “2nd Latin American Photography Day.” (41 photos)
Read MoreSomething unusual happened on a Cuban roof: a gathering of cats of the Jellicle tribe. The king, “an excellent philosopher and good at rhyming,” once a year chooses the feline who will go to the “astronomical Eden” and receive seven lives. (16 photos)
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