Havana
Culture - The City of Havana offers a lot
in the way of cultural events. Practically on every
street you will hear wonderful music and see the residents
and visitors gathering to mingle and dance. Almost
every bar and restaurant has live music playing and
it is quite a fun environment to visit. Also the wonderful
cuisine you will be offered at the restaurants and
cafes in Havana. You will have such a wonderful time.
There are also jazz festivals and salsa concerts organized
regularly throughout the city. At Mella Theatre you
will see shows of important plays by Cuban and international
playwrights. This theatre also has dance shows and
cabarets.
For the literature and arts lover every Saturday
night El Hurón Azul is celebrated at the UNEAC
(Cuban writers and artists Unión).
There are so many options for museum lovers in the
city of Havana. Museum of Colonial Art, the Guayasamín
Museum (Calle Obrapía); La Casa del Arabe and
the Museo de la Perfumería are all worthy of
visiting. Spend hours just admiring all these museums
have to offer and the works that they display. Be
sure to wear comfortable shoes during the days you
wish to visit the museums, as there can be a lot of
walking involved.
With all the cultural aspects in Havana you
will be pleased to have many choices for things to
do. There are also special events throughout the year
so you may wish to contact the tourist center for
information on what special events are taking place
while you are in the area. Always bring some good
dancing shoes and colourful clothing when you visit
Havana Cuba. You will be doing a lot of dancing and
get ready to have some fun.