December 16 is the eve of Babalu Aye (“the father of the world” in the Yoruba language) or, as he’s better known under his syncretized name, San Lazaro. Starting days before — and even weeks or months prior — all those who have made promises to this saint of illnesses and misery begin to walk toward El Rincon. (8 photos)
Read MoreBack in February or March, Venezuelans still looked to the clouds anxiously hoping to get from them the water they needed so desperately. The lack of this precious resource had led to power outages, forest fires and shortages of water in homes. At that time no one imagined that in less than eight months things would radically change. (26 photos)
Read MoreIn 1871, five Cuban black men led an armed action in protest of the shooting of eight medical students. After 139 years, other men and women from this island — in the middle of the street — tried to grant just recognition for that act of bravery. (47 photos)
Read MoreLeonardo Fabian Gil Milian and Alejandro Meroño Valle won the top prizes for Composition and Performance respectively at the 13th edition of the International JoJazz Competition in Havana. (16 photos)
Read MoreThe caiman or crocodile, along with the great white shark, is one of Hollywood’s most famous animals. But it’s not the fault of this hub of film production that people look with certain a dislike or even fear at these enormous reptiles.
Read MoreOne of the main annual high seasons for tourism is beginning in Cuba as visitors from Europe, Canada and the United States escape the cold late fall and winter months in their countries. While we weren’t able to capture all of them, HT gives our readers a look at most of the hotels located in the capital city. Enjoy!
Read MoreThis makes people who stop to observe them forget the world beyond the park. It makes each person feel, in the most hidden part of their unconsciousness, a desire for they themself to be one of those friendly primates that attempts to live free of any concern for the past or the future. (23 photos)
Read MoreThe 24th edition of the international marathon Marabana 2010 took place this past Sunday in Havana with the participation of 2,500 runners from 74 countries. The competition consisted of the full marathon (42 kilometers and 195 meters), the half marathon (21 kilometers and 97.50 meters), in addition to shorter courses of 15 and 10 kilometers. (28 photos)
Read MoreThis year’s Autumn Edition of the Havana International Dog Expo just took place with judges from Mexico, Colombia, Panama and Cuba. This show was not as well attended as in previous years, which was disappointing to canine lovers who anxiously await this event all year. However, the excellent organization and concern for quality were apparent to those present. (27 photos)
Read MoreBy pure chance I stumbled on Caracas’s “Parque del Este”, which now takes its name from Francisco de Miranda, the Venezuelan revolutionary of 200 years ago. I knew of its existence, but didn’t imagine how alluring it would turn out to be for me, fed up with the hustle and bustle of the city.
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