Heritage & Traditions

July 1, international joke day

Cubaplus

Jokes constitute something important in the life of any person because it helps make the days more pleasant and fun, especially now when the world is plagued by one of the greatest pandemics that humanity has ever experienced, the new coronavirus.

Cuban President thanks UNESCO for recognition

Prensa Latina

President Miguel Díaz-Canel thanked the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) for acknowledging Cuba's educational achievements.

Cuba keeps tobacco production up despite Covid-19

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Cuban tobacco industry authorities said on Tuesday that this sector is active, despite the impact of Covid-19.

Cuban museums prepare to reopen after pandemic

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Cuban museums, which during these days of social isolation present their treasures in a virtual way, are now also engaged in various jobs to resume their rich work of cultural promotion when the pandemic passes.

Cuba and the celebration of Mother's Day in times of coronavirus

By Mercy Ramos

In Cuba, more than a tradition, the celebration of Mother's Day has become a great national holiday, because every second Sunday of May there is not one Cuban home that stops celebrating this day as a great tribute to the being that we gave life away.

How Havana Got Its Name

By Roberto F. Campos, Photos: Publicitur

Historians have suggested several hypotheses: first, that the word comes from the name of a Taino cacique called Habaguanex, who controlled the area where the village was first settled. The other version says that the region was actually named Jabana.

22nd International Habano Festival Opens in Havana

By Mercy Ramos photos: José Tito Meriño

The XXII International Habano Festival was inaugurated at the Convention Center of the Cuban capital with the presence of some 2,200 participants from more than 70 countries of all continents.

Havana ready to start the XXII Habano Festival

By Mercy Ramos photos: FERVAL

The 22nd edition of the International Habano Festival is ready to begin its great celebration, which had its preamble the eve at the luxurious Iberostar Grand Packard hotel, in the Cuban capital, with the presentationof a pairing between a Partagás cigar and the recently presented Tributo 2020 rum, from the well-known Havana Club brand.

Havana Club presents new rum from the Tribute collection

By Mercy Ramos photos: José Tito Meriño

Tribute 2020 is the new rum of the collection of renowned Cuban brand Havana Club that was officially presented at the Rum Museum, in Havana.

Cohiba Behike draws attention in tobacco markets

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Leading up to holding in this capital the 22nd Habano Festival, experts are highlighting the quality of elite Cuban products such as Cohiba Behike tobacco.

Authorities evoke 160th anniversary of Matanzas as the Athens of Cuba

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Authorities and citizens evoked the 160th anniversary of the proclamation of Matanzas city as the Athens of Cuba on Monday, when an artistic gala was held.

Eusebio Leal, the soul of Havana

By Mercy Ramos, Photos: Courtesy of Alexis Rodríguez García

To talk about Havana and, in particular, about the old part of the city, it is essential to mention someone known by all Cubans because he has given his soul, heart and life to the capital, which has just celebrated 500 years of history and traditions. It can be said that Dr. Eusebio Leal was born to become the historian of Havana, because from a young age he leaned towards that specialty, which he loves with great passion and to which he has dedicated his entire existence.