Photo Feature

Politics and Art: The Billboards of Santiago de Cuba

Political propaganda has been accompanying Cubans lives since 1959. Every street, every town, every city, every province, the entire country is covered with signs bearing slogans, with billboards showing the images of government leaders, photographs of revolutionary martyrs, emblems and political jargon. (13 photos)

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Old Havana Rooftop Views

What can we see from an Old Havana rooftop? Today we’ll look at some of the architectural jewels and landmarks of the Cuban capital and also some more recent constructions. We can also contemplate Havana Bay, Casablanca and the San Carlos de la Cabaña Fortress. (56 photos)

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Things Cubans Sell on the Streets

Street vendors are a very common aspect of life in many Latin American countries with informal sectors surpassing those with steady jobs. While they have always existed in Cuba, although for many years having to sell in the shadows, today many are above board and a familiar part of the scenery here. (29 photos)

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Springtime in Santiago de Cuba

While the seasons in Cuba aren’t as pronounced in the far northern or far southern countries, they do exist. While one can observe lots of varieties of birds and butterflies, nothing compares to the flowers with their happy colors and seductive fragrances. May is the height of the season with its rains and intense sun. (21 photos)

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Havana Bay and its Ferry to Regla

Havana Bay and the ferry that crosses over to Regla contain a lot of memories, both fond and tragic, as well as daily routines for residents of the community facing Old Havana. For those worshipping Yemaya, the goddess of the ocean, the shoreline is a special place. (12 photos)

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Daily Life Scenes in the Cuban Capital

Dawn breaks and a new day begins. One wakes up and goes out to “rough it”, as Cubans who must brawl their way to work while keeping a smile on their faces, stay positive and greet their bosses saying everything is ok, no problems. (30 photos)

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Photography Festival in Havana

A unique festival titled Photography and City took place recently in the Plaza Vieja square of Old Havana. Held in front of the National Photographic Library the event was sponsored by the City Historian’s Office. The photos, which were delivered in advance and evaluated by specialists of that office, were exhibited on the fence of one of the city’s most attractive tourist sites. (19 photos)

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From Calabar to Cuba: Survival of a Tradition

The Secret Abakuá Society in Havana was founded in 1836. It came to Cuba along with the slave trade, from the Calabar region located between Southern Nigeria and Cameroon. We bring you a photo feature of its ritural dances and costumes. (32 photos)

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One-Of-A-Kind Shop in Santiago de Cuba

Encouraging healthy eating habits is the aim of the new, one-of-a-kind shop which recently opened its doors to the public in the heart of the city of Santiago de Cuba. La Opera is a modern and welcoming establishment that sells healthy, organic products. (15 photos)

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Cuba from This Photographer’s Lens

Candid portrait and architectural photography have been a passion since age 13 when I bought my first camera. My father was a professional portrait photographer in his early years and he helped me build a darkroom in the basement of our home where I processed and printed black and white film. (73 photos)

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