The expertise of Cuba‘s light rum masters now appears on UNESCO‘s list of intangible heritage. The recognition acknowledges an eight-generation legacy on the island. “It is a recognition of the ...
There is no denying the strong historical ties that exist between the Lowcountry and Cuba. Both cultures share an appreciation for the arts, in all its forms and rhythms. From trade to traditions, ...
María Carla Chicuén remembers how quiet she became at age 13, after her family emigrated to the United States from Cuba. So much of what she wanted to say was lost in the chasm between the Spanish she ...
In June, when a delegation of SUNY Cortland officials traveled to Cuba in search of educational partnerships, one of the people they met with was Wilfredo Benítez Muñoz, head of a non-profit group ...
Update, 09/18/2023, 4:00pm EDT: Since this article was initially published, the list of signatories has grown from 24 to over 200. We've updated the article to reflect this. Tania Bruguera, Coco Fusco ...
MIAMI (AP) — Travel companies say they are getting permits once again to take Americans on cultural trips to Cuba after the U.S. government tightened requirements following complaints that the tours ...
Cuba, a vibrant Caribbean island nation, draws in travelers with its special culture, history and natural wonders. Amidst its colorful streets, captivating music and warm hospitality, Cuba harbors an ...
EVEN HAD TO ORDER MORE. ONE LOCAL RESTAURANT BROUGHT THEIR CULTURE TO LOUISVILLE TODAY. SWEET HAVANA ON FERN VALLEY ROAD, HOSTED ITS FIRST ANNUAL CARNIVAL, THE SWEET HAVANA. TODAY, DOZENS OF PEOPLE ...
As any second-, third-, or fourth-generation Cuban-American can attest, it’s difficult to really connect with your roots. Bereft of the sights, sounds, flavors, and customs of your homeland, the ...
In Nato Green’s opinion piece “How the Contradictions of Socialism Make Cuban Art Great,” he made several erroneous assumptions about my country’s cultural centers — probably based on limited ...
MIAMI (Reuters) - When the U.S. Treasury Department approved a cultural trip to Cuba last week, it had no idea that those traveling included American pop superstar Beyonce and her rapper husband Jay-Z ...