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exclusively to housing Cuban Art collections and is divided into four sections: art from the colonial period of the 17th-19th centuries, art from the turn of the century in 1894-1927, Modern Art, and a Contemporary Art section dedicated to a generation of artists fostered by the triumph of the Revolution, including Raul Martinez and Santiago Armada “Chago.”
Any given day you could stroll along the Havana jetty seawall “Muro de Malecón,” the social gathering place for young and old alike, fisherman, street vendors and musicians. It has often been referred to as “Havana’s sofa” and is a true window into the simple and beautiful Cuban life. One might hear a quartet playing, rich with guitar and percussion heavily influenced by west African and Spanish music. Over time though, Cuban music has made a huge impact on the development of new musical genres around the world, including rhumba, salsa, and Afro-Cuban jazz. Every bar, restaurant, or cafe will have a local band playing, and every night is night out in Havana.
Cuban food is heavily influenced by Spanish, African, and Caribbean cuisines, with a typical meal consisting of rice, beans, tropical fruits, and often seafood. If you have a sweet tooth, stop by the Coppelia, an entire block devoted to the consumption of delicious inexpensive ice cream. Cubans and foreigners alike will wait in long lines on hot days, but it is worth the wait. Cuba is well known for its cigars, and one can tour the Real Fabrica de Tabacos Portagas to observe the full cigar making process and purchase a few to enjoy on the island before heading back home. The experiences and memories one will bring back from Cuba are sure to stick around long after the smoke clears.
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