New Orleans northern most Caribbean city, Cuban roots of rock and roll.
The Cuban Influence on New Orleans Music and Culture The first time I visited New Orleans, I experienced a real sense of déjà vu. Everything about the city felt strangely familiar. The people, the music, the food, the architecture, and the overall energy reminded me of Cuba. It felt like discovering a place that shared […]
Mexican Independence Day: A Celebration of Culture, History, and Pride
Mexico Independence Day, celebrated on September 16th, marks the start of Mexico’s fight for freedom in 1810. It began with the famous “Grito de Dolores,” when Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rallied the people to rise against Spanish rule. Every year, celebrations start on the night of September 15th and continue the next day, reminding everyone […]
How I left Cuba in a boat, was a refugee in Guantanamo bay and created my business in Miami.
On Wednesday, August 31, 1994, I left Cuba in A boat. This experience changed my life forever. I went with dreams and aspirations I could not fulfill in my birthplace. The night or Thursday, September 1, 1994, was terrible for us. A storm hit us; our boat was banged against the water like thrown from […]
What are guayaberas and where did they originate?
The Guayabera shirts are unique; they were created in Cuba in the mid-1800s. Distinctive features of a Guayabera Shirt: – Rows of pleats in front and back- Four Front pockets- Decorative buttons- Side Slit- Untucked- Loose Fit Where does the style come from? Nobody knows for sure, but guayaberas probably evolved from the Spanish army […]
Men’s long sleeve guayabera shirts
Guayabera shirts are mostly considered formal attire. They are also used for very special occasions for instance customers prefer the men’s long sleeve guayabera shirts. I find the guayabera shirt been as dressy as a suit, for certain celebrations. The guayabera shirts are used in lieu of a suit for destination weddings, Havana nights parties […]