Cuban American Heritage Festival in Key West, FL
If you are a person that has some sort of Cuban descendant, then going to the Cuban American Heritage Festival; which is held in Key West, Florida, would be a great event for you to check out! In fact, you may even be able to learn a little bit about your past from the festival.
When it comes to the Cuban American Heritage Festival, there are a lot of different activities/shows that you may come upon on. In fact, there will be both cultural and family orientated activities. The main purpose of the Cuban American Heritage Festival is to have people learn about Cuban history; by using techniques such as photographs, lectures, an assortment of signings, as well as many other fun activities.
As for the history of the heritage festival, it actually dates back more than 150 years ago. While visiting the heritage festival, you will be able to see how the festival honors the rich and colorful Cuban heritage in Key West. Some of the different ways Cuba is honored is by having a cigar dinner, a fiesta and piƱata for children, a symposium and also a Latin Jazz concert. However, the liveliest event that you will come upon while visiting the heritage festival is the conga line; which has hundreds of people in Cuban attire that conga.
If you are interested in visiting the Cuban American Heritage Festival, it is located in Key West (which is only 90 miles from Cuba). In fact, Key West is known for having just about 150 cigar factories in the late 1800's. Today, the festival raises an awareness of the Cuban culture as well as its important role in our history! It will be an experience that you will never forget!