Cuba is a very beautiful island country with warm-hearted people who are open, helpful and very friendly. As usually happens, the wider the soul of the people, the more holidays. The Republic of Cuba is no exception. Holidays in Cuba, what are they?
New Year
The Cuban New Year holiday can be compared to the Russian one: it is celebrated by the whole country, uniting generations. The only exception is that on New Year's Eve, Cubans are deprived of such joys as felting in the snow, ice skating and frosty patterns on the windows. Of course, the people of Cuba have their own traditions of celebrating the arrival of the new year. For example, with the onset of midnight, everyone eats exactly 12 grapes, according to the number of months in a year. In general, there is always a lot of food on the Cuban New Year's table, just like the Russians.
International Women's Day
Celebrated in many countries around the world on March 8, International Women's Day, is one of the favorite holidays of the Cuban people. Of course, women are especially awaiting him. Every year on March 8, festive concerts, meetings, rallies are held throughout Cuba, and lavish feasts are covered at home. Men, of course, give flowers and gifts to their spouses, girlfriends, colleagues.
Liberation day
In addition to the New Year, Liberation Day is also celebrated in Cuba on January 1. This holiday is a reminder of the revolution that took place and the long-term confrontation between the people led by Fidel Castro and the dictatorial government led by Fulgenzio Batista.
The date of January 1 was not chosen by chance: it was on this day in 1959 that the revolution won, and the dictator fled the country. Since then, the first day of the new year has been celebrated as Liberation Day. It is customary to celebrate the holiday with large festivities, dances, songs and lavish feasts.
Victory Anniversary at Playa Giron
Every year on April 19, the Cuban people celebrate a holiday that can be compared in scope to the Russian Victory Day. On April 19, 1961, a counter-revolutionary attack prepared by United States agents was repulsed. Since then, April 19 has been considered one of the most important holidays.
International workers day
Cuba, as a communist state, pays special attention to work and workers. Therefore, as in other countries of the former socialist camp, May Day is celebrated here. For Cubans, it symbolizes the unity of the people, solidarity and willingness to work together. It is celebrated with magnificent processions, demonstrations, pompous concerts, and at home the Cubans arrange feasts for which the whole family gather.
