Thursday, 18 August 2011 18:29
Popular cuban wisdom. Photo courtesy of Cubadebate
In an earlier article, I told you how Cubans have enriched and cultivated Spanish and African proverbs handed down by our ancestors and, in my view, taken them to a higher level.
Add a commentMonday, 08 August 2011 14:37
Los Guaracheros de Regla. Photo courtesy of lajiribilla.cu
In the Cuban capital, we are accustomed to a certain type of popular festivities during the hottest months (July and August), which are traditionally in the Malecón area.
Add a commentTuesday, 19 July 2011 16:55
A vendor crying out in the streets of Havana.
A street vendor´s powerful cry came through the walls and windows of my house on a recent Sunday, and it woke me up.
Add a commentMonday, 04 July 2011 16:40
Cubans admire women on the streets of Havana. Photo courtesy of Cubadebate.
I think that Andalusian heritage within Cubans, and Havanians in particular, comes in the form of publicly recognizing a female´s beauty, flattering her, conveying a lot with few words, simply approaching her with a compliment.
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