Post on 18-Jul-2015
It’s an Island! 750 Miles Long and 60 Miles Wide (in some parts)1/3 Mountains and Hills, 2/3 PlainsIncludes smaller islands and islets
Bee hummingbird
Caribbean Flamingos
Caribbean Reef Shark
Cuban HutiaCuban Brown
Anoles
Cuba has beautiful beaches, large and small cities
The Capital, major port and commercial center with 2.1 Million people!
The mixture of Native, African, Spanish and other European influences in Cuba gives this island a lively culture!
Cubans speak Spanish
Today: Just like what we wear! Dresses, pants, jeans and T-shirts
Traditionally: Guayabera shirt, Bata Cubana, Bright color dresses
Guayabera
Traditional Dresses
Bata Cubana Dress
15th Birthday Celebration
Havana Carnival
Street Dominoes
Baseball or “La Pelota” is the National Sport
There are many Cubans playing in the MLB!
Alexei RamirezChicago White Sox
Aroldis Chapman de la Cruz
Cincinnati Reds
Leonys MartinTexas Rangers
BolicheCuban Style Pot
Roast
Empanadas CubanasDough Pockets
Ropa Vieja, Arroz y PlatanosShreaded Beef, Rice and Plantains