The first encounter I had with Cuban music occurred when we ate at a tiny restaurant called Kilometer Zero. The lively restaurant had the usual jostle of people, but all the sound was immediately taken over by a double bass that had its strings plucked.
Roy Tan: Student Report from 2017 Alternative Fall Break in Cuba
Nicole Gonzalez: Student Report from 2017 Alternative Fall Break in Cuba
These are the group of people that regularly work at the Christo Project. Many of the people live in Casa Blanca district. The project is helping to provide jobs and a tourism attraction for this poor area of Cuba.
David Barnes: Student Report from 2017 Alternative Fall Break in Cuba
The environment of Havana is so lively and positive, both day and night. Bands are playing throughout the streets and restaurants, waiters are trying to attract customers into their restaurant by making them laugh with their witty comments, and cultural dancing takes place all around the square.