Taking place from January 14th-20th in Havana and Santiago de Cuba (now the festival’s second home), the Jazz Plaza Festival kicked off on Monday on the different stages that are now regulars during this annual event. Here are some highlights from the Mella Theater in Havana. (15 photos)
Read MoreEvery January 6th, the Afro-Cuban ethnic association parade starts off in Plaza de San Francisco de Asis, recalling the festive tradition that used to take place a long time ago in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries on Three Kings Day. During that period the one day was the only time that the authorities allowed Black slaves and freed slaves to come together and celebrate… (14 photos)
Read MoreHavana’s Malecon was the chosen backdrop for this competitive parade. The route was five kilometers long and went from the Riviera to the Grand Packard Hotels, thereby recalling the Packard car exhibition in one of the halls at the luxurious Hotel in the early 20th century, soon after it was initially opened. (13 photos)
Read MoreThe small venue known as “La Marca”, dedicated to tattoo art, located on Obrapia Street in Old Havana, recently provided its space for an exhibition of artist Nancy Cepero’s paintings. The exhibition was joined by hip-hop singers Las Krudas. (12 photos)
Read MoreThe stuffed old man was burned at midnight opening the door to 2019. Cubans celebrated New Years however they could in these times of economic difficulties and shortages. For some, going out on the street at midnight with suitcases is a good omen to be able to travel abroad during the coming year. (26 photos)
Read MoreThe City of Centro Habana, the most densely populated of the Cuban capital, is always breathing with life and for many it is the place for taking the pulse of the country’s economy and its most serious problems and challenges. (45 photos)
Read MoreEvery year, on December 17th, many people walk from Santiago de Las Vegas, through almost four towns to reach Rincon, where you can find the Church that houses the image of Saint Lazarus, attributed with miracles relating to physical health and wellbeing. He is the wonder-working Saint, said to fulfil promises to alleviate people’s pain, save lives or cure a disease. (35 photos)
Read MoreOn Friday morning there were strong sea swells on the north coast of Havana, bringing danger to the inhabitants in front of the Havana Malecon seawall. The bad conditions of the buildings, the low-lying streets and the lack of action of the authorities cause the inhabitants of these places to lose their belongings. (9 photos)
Read MoreThe December celebrations are nearly upon us and the advent of another new year full of goals and challenges. Guantanamo residents, like most Cubans around the island, are doing what they can to insure the pig to roast and paint their houses to look more beautiful. (14 photos)
Read MoreThe return to the town of El Rincon in search of the National Sanctuary dedicated to San Lazaro, makes December 17th a very busy day in the community located on the outskirts of Havana. The scenes are repeated every year on the path that leads to the gates of the sacred site. (15 photos)
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