Many cultures and customs are mixed on Liberty Island. Some of them survived from the native inhabitants of the country, some were brought from Africa by slaves, and some were brought by the European colonialists.
The resulting strong cocktail of habits, character traits and religious rituals has been insisted for centuries to turn into what we call today the traditions of Cuba and for which we fly thousands of kilometers and several time zones.
Calm, only calm
The main tradition of Cuba is the famous manana. This word denotes a peculiarity of national character inherent in the inhabitants of many countries of the Caribbean region. Cubans are in no hurry and prefer with a clear conscience to put off until tomorrow what they can not do today. Manyana manifests itself in some non-punctuality, unwillingness to fuss and in a complete absence of a sense of guilt for untimely performance of their duties.
The most amazing thing is that manyana covers with a head and tourists, and after a maximum of a couple of days on the island, the tradition of Cuba not to force any events begins to like its guests.
Everyone dances
Not too wealthy, but very self-sufficient residents of Liberty Island love to express their feelings through dance. The picture, when impromptu dance five-minutes are arranged right on the street, is not uncommon in Cuba. One has only to play music, a real Cuban begins to move his hips and seductively smile to all the fair sex around him.
On Sundays, festivals are held in the main squares of Cuban cities, where residents come to dance. Here you can take a couple of samba lessons for free, and an ordinary resident of Trinidad, Santiago or Holguin, who passed by on business, will gladly act as an instructor.
Useful little things
- Once on Liberty Island, do not be afraid to rent a car. The police are kind to tourists here, and the roads are quite passable. Traditions in Cuba require a ride to vote. Fellow travelers will tell a lot of interesting things about their life and show the correct way to their destination, especially since there are some problems with road signs on the island.
- Quite a few Cubans speak English, but the older generation knows Russian quite well, because many studied in the USSR. The inhabitants of Liberty Island are traditionally hospitable, and if you are invited to visit, you can always count on chic coffee and real mojito.
