Traditions of Cuba

There are two fundamental aspects in Cuban traditions: family and friends. They are probably the most important elements in the traditional and the culture of this country I come with joy and color. Celebrations in Cuba Holidays may involve large groups of people all socializing together.

Gastronomy of the Cuban community

By supuesto food is very important in the customs of Cuba, while Cuban weddings are usually not very different from other western cultures except for a couple of minor differences.

In Christmas for example, Cubans usually celebrate with a family gathering where all the members of the family are present. Therefore they tend to be very large meetings. As already mentioned, food is a fundamental piece in the customs of the Cuban community.

One of traditional dishes during this time it has pork as its main ingredient. The animal is prepared from a couple of days in advance to ensure that it is ready by the indicated date and that there can be enough food for everyone. Desserts are also a custom in Cuban ChristmasHowever, in this country the traditional exchange of gifts is not usually carried out nor is reference to Santa Claus.

Cuban customs

As regards the tradition of the new year in CubaWhat is customary is to get rid of the bad times of the previous year in order to make the year to come much better. For this reason, in a symbolic way, Cubans usually burn a doll on the eve of the new year as a representation of the elimination of everything bad that happened during the year that this terminal.

It is also common that instead of burn a doll, Cubans throw water on their shoulders to get rid of bad luck and attract prosperity. The Fireworks They are also customary in Cuba during the end of the year to celebrate the good times to come. Of course we cannot fail to mention the culinary traditions of Cuba, where the cooking styles where dishes that include spices such as garlic, cumin and oregano stand out mainly.

It is also common to use fruit juices such as marinades, but without a doubt one of the most common methods of cooking in the Cuban tradition is baking. Speaking of greetings, it is common for men in Cuba to greet each other with a handshake, while women usually kiss each other on the cheek. To say goodbye, Cubans usually use expressions such as "see you later" o "goodbye".

Sports for Cubans

Regarding the sports and entertainment in Cuba, there is no doubt that baseball is one of his favorite hobbies. In fact, it is well known that Cubans begin to practice this sport from a very young age and it is also taught in schools. For this reason, it is not strange to find that each city in Cuba has its own baseball team. And they really are great baseball players to the point that many of them currently play in the United States Baseball League.

Boxing, swimming, cycling, as well as basketball and volleyball are other traditional sports activities in Cuba. Cubans are so good at these sports that they are considered a world power in the Olympic Games in these disciplines, which is why they frequently obtain many medals during their participation.

The customs of Cuba

As for the Cuban customs regarding celebrations such as weddingsThose who want to dance with the bride should put money on her dress before dancing with her. The bride or groom thank the guests for being present on that special occasion by offering small symbolic gifts.

It must also be said that Cuba is well known for its cultural diversity as it has Spanish, French, African and Asian influences. This has allowed Cubans to excel in different disciplines such as art, literature, ballet or modern dance, even theater. Of course, Cuban music plays a fundamental role in the culture and traditions of Cuba. It has been in Cuba where such endearing musical rhythms have emerged as son, Danzón, bolero, Cha Cha Cha or Mambo.

The culture that is part of the traditions of Cuba

And if we talk about cultural treasuresThe imposing buildings from the colonial era stand out above all, many of which are currently declared as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Places like Historic center of Old Havana and the Fort; the Old town of Trinidad, the sugar factories of Trinidad or the fortifications of San Pedro de la Roca del Morro, are also part of the culture and traditions of Cuba.

Without a doubt, this is a country where you can enjoy a folklore and charm that are unmatched, with people always ready to help, happy and a wide range of Cuban traditions to enjoy.