Galiano is an emblematic street of Havana, with numerous large stores and lots of foot traffic. Life here is noisy with small businesses in the different porches and in the street. Workers come and go amid their daily efforts, many without losing the smile on their faces. (29 photos)
Read MoreOne of the highlights of the recently concluded CUBADISCO 2013 International Fair was a concert by Cuban guitarist Josue Tacoronte who took on the challenge of performing, in the rhythmical movements characteristic of flamenco, some of the most popular pieces composed by Cuba’s Leo Brower. (26 photos)
Read MoreAfter decades of insufficient maintenance Havana’s Capitolio building is undergoing major repairs and is closed to the public. Nonetheless, the surroundings of the replica of the US Capitol building remain a meeting place, often filled with tourists and Cubans going about their daily lives. (30 photos)
Read MoreThe Paseo del Prado in Old Havana, built in 1772 to resemble the Paseo del Prado in Madrid, is a kilometer long and extends from Fraternity Park, to the Malecon seawall. It is one of the most popular avenues of the city both for inhabitants and visitors, with its marble benches under shady trees. (30 photos)
Read MoreI am even more bemused by those who affirm that legalizing same-sex marriages and accepting homosexuality as “normal” sets a bad example for young generations. I wonder if they are just as worried by the violence in the movies these young generations are watching. (34 photos)
Read MoreWhat is today the municipality of Cerro was first founded as a township 424 years ago. In recent decades a Culture Week is held to celebrate the anniversary. The 34th such event, dedicated to the popular and traditional dances. “Clave y Guaguancó” had the youth dancing, and the not so young as well. (30 photos)
Read MoreIf you are in Old Havana and notice many streets torn up it’s because the city is replacing its aged water, gas and electric lines. While detailed information on the effort was not available to HT we used our camera to bring you the work in progress. (29 photos)
Read MoreCuba paid tribute to Hugo Chavez during its May Day parade at Havana’s Revolution Square. Banners also bore portraits of Ernesto “Che” Guevara, Fidel & Raul Castro and slogans expressed support for socialism and the Cuban Revolution. Raul Castro presided over the rally in the Cuban capital, while other marches for International Workers’ Day took place in Santiago de Cuba and the different provinces. (52 photos)
Read MoreAs part of the recently held Urban Dance, Old Havana in Movement Festival performed the group Butoh Space Dance, led by Japanese maestro Tetsuro Fukuhara, with dancers from Japan, England and Chile. The troupe blended with the passersby that became part of the urban dance landscape. (20 photos)
Read MoreThe second half of the Cuban baseball season is nearing the halfway point and two of the teams battling for a post season ticket are Industriales and Ciego de Avila, both, as of today, with identical 35-29 records. We bring you a look at a game and the fans at Havana’s Latinoamericano Stadium. (31 photos)
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