Anyone who has been fortunate enough to spend a vacation trip to Cuba would definitely say that Cubans indeed know how to party. The island Cuba is a vivacious center of art, dance, music, and a blend of Caribbean and Spanish cultures which has increased the quantity of global festivals and yearly carnivals that certainly are real treats for travelers and locals alike.
There are a multitude of wonderful festivals and colorful events in Cuba which are definitely must-experience. Here are some events which you might consider if you are planning to visit Cuba:
Havana Carnival
As July comes, it is definitely carnival season in Cuba. Holidays on the island are so renowned due to this very reason. Carnival in Cuba highlights so many exciting and lively activities such as floats, processions, street parties, music, dancing, and definitely loads of Cuban rum. Each neighborhood in Havana creates their very own float for the Carnival and practices their routines for months. Tourists will surely be welcomed with a plethora of sound, colors, and night parties.
International Jazz Festival
Cuba is also known for its plenty jazz festivals. However, the biggest of all these festivals of Jazz music is the International Jazz Festival which is celebrated in Havana during February. Commencing as a small time local event at Casa de la Cultura de Plaza in the year 1978, this festival currently conducts events in nightclubs and theaters all over the place of Havana. This event is spearheaded by the famous Chucho Valdes, the artistic director of the festival.
Santiago de Cuba Carnival
Carnivals in Havana are indeed enormous events. However, the corresponding festival in Santiago de Cuba perhaps is potentially much better and bigger. The entire city appears to turn into a humongous conga line every July of each year. This carnival in the city entices the largest number of people on the Island. The parties on the street endlessly continue all night. Music, dance, and traditional Cuban dishes, as well as the vibrant street ornaments are surely enjoyed by the tourists and locals during Cuban holidays.