Heritage & Traditions

Chano Pozo: drums in eternity

By Alina Veranes

On January 7, 1915, Luciano Pozo González was born in Havana, known in the art world simply as Chano Pozo, the king of Cuban drummers, also a dancer and composer, who died violently at the age of 33 with glory to be considered the father of the percussionists of his native land, until now unbeatable.

Three Kings Day, between the magical and the earthly

By Alina Veranes

Llega un día especial, el Día de Reyes, aunque algunos se quejen de que los niños de hoy no creen para nada en los tres Magos del Oriente, y ya no se escriben aquellas cartitas candorosas que empezaban siempre: “Queridos Melchor, Gaspar y Baltasar…”

Healing waters in the Land of Juventa

By Alina Veranes Photo: Portal de INFOMED

Famous since colonial times, the thermal or curative waters of the Isle of Youth are regenerating, invigorating and natural resources that must still have better moments of expansion, hand in hand with new investments, in plans.

Yoruba priests issue Letter of the Year 2022

Cubaplus Magazine

The orisha Obatalá, to whom the origin of everything that inhabits the Earth is attributed, is the ruling divinity in this recently begun year 2022, according to the Letter of the Year issued by the Yoruba Cultural Society of Cuba.

Cuba, celebrations for the New Year

Cubaplus Magazine

With artillery salvoes, various artistic shows and lots of music, Cuba welcomes the New Year 2022, with the joy of the Caribbean country, against which no obstacle has won despite the fact there have been many.

Good mood on Holy Innocents’ Day

CubaPLUS Magazine

Jokes and good humor reign on the Day of the Innocent, a religious commemoration that gradually acquired the character of a pagan holiday and is celebrated every December 28 mainly in Spain and Latin America. Mockery and deception of all kinds to surprise friends and family are carried out on this day, although it is recommended that innocent calls be harmless to those who receive them.

Cuban baseball, passion and heritage

CubaPLUS Magazine

One hundreed 47 years ago, on December 27, 1874, the practice of baseball officially began in Cuba, a national sport to which almost no one is alien on this island, where it causes great satisfaction and bitter controversy.

Alejo Carpentier, always the magic realism

By Alejandro Rodríguez Ruiz

Fertile imagination, wisdom that is acquired by studying, but above all by living, and command of the Spanish language were characteristics that accompanied Cuban writer Alejo Carpentier, born on December 26, 1904 to a fruitful career.

End of year parties, Cuban contribution to heritage of humanity

By Irene Ferrer

Various traditions involve the celebration of Christmas, a special time of the year that, in many cases against all odds, calls for joy and optimism, with customs that are very typical in various towns of Cuba, such as Las Parrandas.

The refreshing sangria for all ages

By Nina Pereira

Although we are in winter in the northern hemisphere, December 20 is a good time to refresh, especially the spirit, because in many countries World Bleeding (Sangria) Day is celebrated.

The diverse José Lezama Lima

By Alejandro Rodríguez Ruiz

Born on December 19, 1910, José Lezama Lima, who died 65 years, continues to arouse the interest of scholars of Latin American letters, in which the Cuban writer shines with his own unique light.

Syncretic devotion to Saint Lazarus

Irene Ferrer

The devotion to San Lázaro / Babalú Ayé in Cuba, with a long and rich tradition, is one of the quintessential examples of the syncretism that sustains national culture based on African and Spanish roots.

International Day of Mountains, sources of life

Cubaplus Magazine

Spread over 27 percent of the Earth's surface, the mountains are the center of the celebration of a special world day on December 11, with an emphasis this year on sustainable tourism in these natural formations.

The Two Gardenias by Isolina Carrillo

Ana María Silveira

A fruitful versatile musical task characterized the life of Isolina Carrillo, author of the immortal song Two Gardenias, recorded in the 1940s the song is still heard in any space anywhere in the world.

Aged pharmaceutical treasures of Havana

Gabriela Santiesteban

Old establishments in Old Havana allow you to take an interesting journey through the history of the Cuban pharmacopoeia, through unique collections treasured in the emblematic Sarrá, Johnson and Taquechel pharmacies.

Varadero beach resort untouched by fire in Matanzas, Cuba

Cats, the most loving felines

Lighthouses, essential navigation guides

Cuba to the east

Efraín Sabás, architect of artistic direction

Chano Pozo: drums in eternity

Three Kings Day, between the magical and the earthly

Healing waters in the Land of Juventa

Yoruba priests issue Letter of the Year 2022

Cuba, celebrations for the New Year

Good mood on Holy Innocents’ Day

Cuban baseball, passion and heritage

Alejo Carpentier, always the magic realism

End of year parties, Cuban contribution to heritage of humanity

The refreshing sangria for all ages

The diverse José Lezama Lima

Syncretic devotion to Saint Lazarus

International Day of Mountains, sources of life

The Two Gardenias by Isolina Carrillo

Aged pharmaceutical treasures of Havana

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