Afrocuban Culture Experience
$20
Description
The Guanabacoa municipality, one of the oldest in Havana, is known for the practice of African-American culture on which Cubans have strong influences. This is our chance to discovering the fascinating religious tradition of this town and knows our ancestors.
Young people who live in this municipality enjoy teaching about the manifestations of this divine culture. They will explain you about the religions of Santería, Abakuá and Palo Monte that are practiced in Cuba and will take you with a Cuban Babalawo who can look at your past, your present and your future, and advice you based on it.
You will also visit the Guanabacoa Museum and walk down the street to meet the reality of locals in this community. The visit will end with a typical Cuban lunch in the patio of a local home, under the shade of an over 300 years Ceiba tree and typical live music.
Include:
- Local Lunch
- Coffee
- Museum admission fee
- 1 Local beer
- Music and Dance
- Transportation round trip
First
We will meet for an introductory coffee. Then we are going to travel to Guanabacoa and once there we will visit the local museum where you will learn about 3 Afro-Cuban religions. We will then walk through the streets of the city and have direct contact w
Later
We will meet Damián, "Babalawo" from Santería, at his altar, where you will receive a cleanse from him. Damien will explain how he sees the future of people and gives advices based on what he sees.
Finally
In addition, we can enjoy the typical food made by locals of the community. We will end the day listening to emblematic music played by Damian's family under the shade of a sacred Ceiba tree while we taste a glass of Aguardiente, the drink used in all Afr
Note
At the end of this journey you are welcome to stay for a reading with the Babalawo to experience the perfect opportunity to take a look at your future. This has an additional cost paid on site.
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Local Lunch
- Coffee
- Museum admission fee
- 1 Local beer
- Music and Dance
- Transportation round trip
- Please arrive on time
- 30 days before activity refund 0%
- 5 days before activity refund 50%
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