cuba overview (for yonger children)

It’s an Island! 750 Miles Long and 60 Miles Wide (in some parts)1/3 Mountains and Hills, 2/3 PlainsIncludes smaller islands and islets

Bee hummingbird

Caribbean Flamingos

Caribbean Reef Shark

Cuban HutiaCuban Brown

Anoles

Cuba has beautiful beaches, large and small cities

The Capital, major port and commercial center with 2.1 Million people!

The mixture of Native, African, Spanish and other European influences in Cuba gives this island a lively culture!

Cubans speak Spanish

Today: Just like what we wear! Dresses, pants, jeans and T-shirts

Traditionally: Guayabera shirt, Bata Cubana, Bright color dresses

Guayabera

Traditional Dresses

Bata Cubana Dress

15th Birthday Celebration

Havana Carnival

Street Dominoes

Baseball or “La Pelota” is the National Sport

There are many Cubans playing in the MLB!

Alexei RamirezChicago White Sox

Aroldis Chapman de la Cruz

Cincinnati Reds

Leonys MartinTexas Rangers

BolicheCuban Style Pot

Roast

Empanadas CubanasDough Pockets

Ropa Vieja, Arroz y PlatanosShreaded Beef, Rice and Plantains