Miami is like no other city in the United States. It has been deeply influenced by its large Cuban population. Miami celebrates sights, sounds and flavors of its Cuban heritage with Cuba Nostalgia, the premiere Cuban event in the world outside of Cuba.
Photo of of a Cuban Art © turtlemom4bacon
Everywhere you look in Miami you can see, taste or hear the sights, sounds and flavors of Cuba. In fact, Miami has the largest Cuban population in the United States.
Cuba Nostalgia is a festive event with the beats and rhythms of Cuba’s music, including live music and dance. Visitors to Cuba Nostalgia can enjoy the sounds of Cuba’s Rumba and Afro-Cuban rhythms and dance their way through the event.
Photo of Cuban Food, Miami Florida © cherrylet
There will be the rich flavors of Cuba with traditional Cuban food. Cuban food is an blend of Caribbean, African and Spanish flavors with meat and meatless dishes.
Of course drinks – alcoholic and non-alcoholic – will be flowing. Two Cuban favorites are; Mojitos – delicious traditional Cuban drink made with rum, sugar, lime juice, seltzer and mint leaves, and Cuban coffee – a rich brewed coffee sweetened with sugar and milk.
There will also be Cuban art, books, memorabilia, jewelry, and much more.
Photo of Cigars, Miami Florida © molotalk
There will be plenty of exhibits at Cuba Nostalgia where visitors can learn more about a wide variety of Cuban culture and art. This year’s exhibits will include those on: Cuban cuisine, cigar rings & boxes, a hand-rolled cigar shop, a Cuban coffee shop, a Mojito lounge, Afro-Cuban music and dances, live entertainment, and more.
Cuba Nostalgia will be held May 20 through May 22, 2011 at the Fair-Expo Center in Miami. See Cuba Nostalgia’s website for more information.