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“THE RHYTHMS OF THE ORISHAS” Tour

Departure from Old Havana,Havana, Cuba
 - “THE RHYTHMS OF THE ORISHAS” Tour
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General Information and Program Details

  • Duration: 3 hrs aprox
  • Departure time: Departure times to accommodate the client's interests.
  • Tour guide: Yes
  • Children are allowed: No
  • Languages spoken: Spanish and English
  • Location: San Ignacio No. 657 e/ Jesús María y Merced, Habana Vieja, La Habana, Cuba. Zip Code: 10 100.

“THE RHYTHMS OF THE ORISHAS” Tour

What will we do?

Do you like Cuban rhythms and dances? Are you interested in knowing it´s African roots and legacy? Do you want to feel all your troubles being danced away? Then, this is the right experience for you!

First, we will share a cup of coffee and get to know each other in the Café Galería Mamainé. From there we will travel to the town of Guanabacoa, the cradle of Afro-Cuban culture. We will spend our experience in the community meeting house, where we usually celebrate must of the religious activities and also the local parties. Once there, the babalawo –highest priest- will give you an introduction to Santeria explaining the relationship between the Orishas (Yoruba deities) and the Catholicism. Then the musicians of the team will teach you about the rhythms that we play for our deities, the instruments that we use and its importance and repercussion in traditional Cuban music. After that, you can learn about the dances that we perform for the Orishas and the meaning of every step. You will be learning by doing. At the end of the day, you will have understood how music and dance tell the story of the desires and struggles of our African ancestors. You will come as a guest and you will leave as one of us.

Note:

Taxi will drop you back at our Store in Old Havana. It´s the first afro Cuban store in Cuba, a place where you can enjoy unique products especially crafted. This will be an amazing opportunity for you to support local talents.

What´s included?:

  • Welcoming Coffee
  • Afro Cuban Performance.
  • Traditional beverage.
  • Round Trip Transport.

Time: 3:00 hrs.

Meeting Point: San Ignacio 657 between Jesús María and Merced. Old Havana.

TIPS: - Recommended: light clothing, sunglasses, hats or caps, tennis, sandals or comfortable shoes, sunscreen, camera and water bottle.

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