Popular Cuba Holidays And Festivals To Watch Out For
Are you planning to spend a holiday in the beautiful country of Cuba? If so, you may want to schedule your vacation so you can take part important cheap holidays and festivals. Cuba’s celebrations are among the biggest and the best in the Caribbean. In fact, many tourists say that these festivals are more than street parties. They speak high volumes of Cuba’s rich history and culture.
Here are a few of the best and most well-known festivals in Cuba that you should try to experience during your trip.
1. Havana Jazz Festival
Celebrated in February and first started in 1978, the Havana Jazz festival is most likely the most popular and renowned of all Cuba,s music festivals. This festival draws jazz musicians and lovers from all over the globe. Expect jazz concerts in the country’s concert halls and streets alike.
2. Havana Carnaval
Once held every second month of the year until 1998, the Havana Carnaval has since been moved to July. During the celebration, communities organize skilled groups to perform during this prestigious parade-and-dance show. The carnaval features colorful costumes, lively dances, great music, and lots of fun. Furthermore, the Havana Carnaval is where you can savor delectable Cuban specialties such as roast pork, chicharritas, and tamales. The best bands also provide spectators with great entertainment.
3. Santiago de Cuba
Held every July, the Santiago de Cuba is the perfect street party. The city does not sleep, and it parties all night long, waiting for the annual performance at the Cuartel Moncada. All things needed for a street party are there—great music, delectable foods, colorful costumes, lots of fun and dancing, and more!
4. Las Parradas de Remedios
The Las Parradas de Remedios is celebrated every December. During the Las Parradas de Remedios, there are street parties, friendly competitions of performing arts within towns, fireworks, and gift-giving.
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Filed under travel and leisure by on Dec 6th, 2011.
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