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Cultural Cuba - Trinidad, 2020 Tuesday January 14

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January 14th 2020
This morning, Israel Bravo Vega, introduced us to the Afro-Cuban religion often known as Santeria. In the large forecourt of his home was the local temple; all Santeria temples are in private homes. We were sitting on benches set up as for a congregation or audience. He said that people can come and go as they feel the need, although a ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Cuba » Sancti Spiritus » Trinidad

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The native Amerindian population of Cuba began to decline after the European discovery of the island by Christopher COLUMBUS in 1492 and following its development as a Spanish colony during the next several centuries. Large numbers of African slaves ... ... read more