Cuba, a country with a fascinating history, rich culture and unique flavor, attracts attention with its Caribbean atmosphere, filled with music, dance and rich heritage.
Christmas, which lasted thirty years under the ban, is celebrated in Cuba as "Silent Christmas" after the ban was lifted in 1997 following the historic visit of Pope John Paul II. Today, Christmas is an ordinary working day, but the past "Silent Christmas" remains in the memory.
Cuba is famous for its impressive literacy rate of 99.8%, making it one of the most educated countries in the world. After the Cuban Revolution, the government took measures to eliminate illiteracy by making education compulsory and nationalizing private schools.
Dominoes occupy an important place in Cuban culture, becoming not only entertainment, but also a way of communication. Domino tournaments, which last for hours, draw the attention of enthusiastic spectators and competing pairs.
Burning rag dolls has become a unique New Year's tradition that symbolizes farewell to the past year. This tradition, although almost forgotten after the revolution, gained popularity again.
Cuba is the homeland of the smallest bird in the world - the bee hummingbird. With more than 25 species of endemic birds, Cuba attracts nature lovers with its biodiversity, especially in the Alejandro de Humboldt National Park.
