A day before the farmer’s market opened, I was talking with a friend and fellow Havana Times blogger about this fair, which is set up on weekends from time to time on Havana’s Zanja avenue, a place where a bit of everything – and particularly food – is sold. (29 photos)
Read MoreIn the Morro-Cabaña complex, the fort across the bay from the historic center of the capital, works of several artists are being shown as part of the XII Havana Biennial. I toured several of the exhibition halls and took some photos of interesting works. (24 photos)
Read MoreThe Malecón sea wall is probably the most emblematic landmark of the Cuban capital, a place frequented by Havana residents and tourists alike. From now until June 22nd the scenic avenue has become one big art gallery adding to its draw as a meeting place for relaxation and reflection.
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Sailboats and other vessels participating in the Havana Challenge regatta arrived to Cuba from Florida around noon on Tuesday in the area of the US Interests Section, soon to be the US Embassy. (14 photos)
Read MoreCuban activists held a symbolic “religious marriage” at “Gay Pride” day in Havana on Saturday, after a colorful parade led by sexologist Mariela Castro, daughter of President Raul Castro, reported dpa. More than a thousand people participated in this year’s march, held for the eighth time this year, demanding work spaces “without homophobia or transphobia”. (27 Photos)
Read MoreThere once was a horse that carried tourists around Havana in a coach every day, making good money for his owner. One day, at around noon, he had enough: the hot sun beating down on Havana’s coast finally defeated him, and he collapsed on the scorching avenue of fatigue. (18 photos)
Read MoreHeavy rain on Wednesday afternoon caused severe flooding on several streets of Havana. Rescue brigades were on the scene to assist the population. (7 photos)
Read MoreFor many years one of the most famous parks in Havana, Maceo Park, was gated and its periphery guarded with several prohibitions. Now, without bars, the park happily allows free access throughout the day. (18 photos)
Read MoreYesterday afternoon walking along San Benigno Street in the Havana municipality of 10 de Octubre I noticed that on the first two corners of the block garbage was piled up on the street. At first I wasn’t surprised since such is commonplace in the Cuban capital and I continued on. (12 photos)
Read MoreThe Ibero-American Triathlon Championship concluded last Sunday in Havana, an event held for the first time in Cuba, and where the island obtained no medals. A total of 372 athletes competed from 29 nations. (12 photos)
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