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The International Havana Ballet Festival (Festival Internacional de Ballet de La Habana) is an event dedicated to the art of dance. Created in 1960 by a joint effort of the Ballet Nacional de Cuba, the Instituto Nacional de la Industria Turística and the cultural organizations of the government, the International Ballet Festival of Havana was added to the plans of massive diffusion of arts ...
Carnival of Santiago de Cuba. Carnivals, known as carnavales, charangas, or parrandas, have been vibrant public celebrations in Cuba since at least the 17th century, with the Carnaval of Santiago de Cuba holding a special place among Cubans. [1] The history of Carnival in Cuba is a complex interplay of diverse influences and interests.
The following category is for festivals in Cuba, including arts festivals, fairs, carnivals, religious festivals, and other types. Subcategories This category has the following 9 subcategories, out of 9 total.
The revolutionary spirit lives on in a city where the largest carnival celebrations in Cuba take place every July, and where live venues move to the rhythm of son Cubano and salsa the rest of the ...
A street carnival scene in Cuba. The first African drums were heard in Cuba, since the 16th century, only during the celebration of certain feasts, such as the Día de Reyes (Three Kings Day) and Carnestolendas or Carnival, because their use was restricted to some mutual aid societies, called "Cabildos de nación", where enslaved Africans and their descendants were allowed to gather and ...
The following category is for cultural festivals in Cuba, including folk festivals, arts festivals, religious festivals, food festivals, and other sorts. Subcategories This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total.
Cubadisco is a week-long music festival and awards event celebrating Cuban music. It is held in Havana City, Cuba, and was established in 1997. [1] There are 25 award categories. Each year the event celebrates a particular country and genre. There are also tributes to artists and personalities from the Cuban music scene.
Most famous parrandas are celebrated in Remedios colonial city where these festivities were originated. Second most popular are celebrated in Camajuaní , followed in popularity by Vueltas , Zulueta , Chambas , Guayos , El Santo , Taguayabón , Buenavista, Calabazar de Sagua , Zaza del Medio , Falcón, Vega Alta and many more small town of this ...