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Scholar: Hurricanes Helped Shape Cuban Culture, History
29, 2001 No. 610. Scholar hurricanes helped shape cuban culture, history. CHAPELHILL When hurricane season in the Caribbean officially ends Friday, (Nov.
http://www.unc.edu/news/newsserv/research/nov01/perez112901.htm

Extractions: www.unc.edu/news/newsserv NEWS For immediate use Nov. 29, 2001 No. 610 Scholar: hurricanes helped shape Cuban culture, history CHAPEL HILL When hurricane season in the Caribbean officially ends Friday, (Nov. 30) many Cubans, especially farmers, will probably breathe a sigh of relief. They survived Hurricane Michelles wrath earlier this month, but the fallout was five deaths and ruined crops, wrecked sugar mills and destroyed homes. Hurricanes are a fact of life in Cuba, which has historically been hard-hit during the annual four-month Caribbean season. Some may grow accustomed to dealing with the recurring storms, but in a new book, historian Dr. Louis A. Perez Jr. contends that the hurricanes have significantly affected the culture and its people. "My premise is that historians focus a great deal on what people do together, but now and then, the forces of nature overwhelm a culture and affect how cultures become what they are," said Perez, J. Carlyle Sitterson professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. "Nature opens up a new dimension weather, calamity to historical research." In "Winds of Change: Hurricanes and the Transformation of Nineteenth-Century Cuba" (UNC Press, 2001), Perez, a New York native whose grandfather was born in Cuba, examines questions about national character and recurring calamities. "What makes the French French? What makes Americans Americans? One factor is environment weather patterns, famine, harsh climates, earthquakes, floods are all assimilated into cultural characteristics," he said.
Cuban Culture (in Spanish)
Education Abroad/National Student Exchange Summer 2003. CubanCulture (in Spanish). Type, Language Program. Castillo del Morro at
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/psa/cubanculture.htm

Extractions: In this course students will learn about the study of culture in Cuba i.e., the history, issues, problems, theories, methodologies and controversies as played out in contemporary Cuban society. Students will meet with researchers and examine closely projects focused on two or three themes and the possible implications of the research for social policy and education. back to homepage
EO News: Scholar: Hurricanes Helped Shape Cuban Culture, History - November 29,
November 29, 01. SCHOLAR HURRICANES HELPED SHAPE cuban culture, HISTORY.When hurricane season in the Caribbean officially ends Friday, (Nov.
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Newsroom/MediaAlerts/2001/200111295373.html

Extractions: November 29, 01 SCHOLAR: HURRICANES HELPED SHAPE CUBAN CULTURE, HISTORY When hurricane season in the Caribbean officially ends Friday, (Nov. 30) many Cubans, especially farmers, will probably breathe a sigh of relief. They survived Hurricane Michelle's wrath earlier this month, but the fallout was five deaths and ruined crops, wrecked sugar mills and destroyed homes. Hurricanes are a fact of life in Cuba, which has historically been hard-hit during the annual four-month Caribbean season. Some may grow accustomed to dealing with the recurring storms, but in a new book, historian Dr. Louis A. Perez Jr. contends that the hurricanes have significantly affected the culture and its people. "My premise is that historians focus a great deal on what people do together, but now and then, the forces of nature overwhelm a culture and affect how cultures become what they are," said Perez, J. Carlyle Sitterson professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. "Nature opens up a new dimension weather, calamity to historical research." In "Winds of Change: Hurricanes and the Transformation of Nineteenth-Century Cuba" (UNC Press, 2001), Perez, a New York native whose grandfather was born in Cuba, examines questions about national character and recurring calamities. "What makes the French French? What makes Americans Americans? One factor is environment weather patterns, famine, harsh climates, earthquakes, floods are all assimilated into cultural characteristics," he said.
Viva Cuba 18 Solar Energy: A Boost To Cuban Culture
Solar energy A boost to cuban culture. In what is being describedas the most important educational development in Cuba since the
http://www.ratb.org.uk/vc/vc_18_solar.html

Extractions: A boost to Cuban culture In what is being described as the most important educational development in Cuba since the great Literacy Campaign of 1961, when illiteracy was eliminated in just one year, every primary school, secondary school and university will have a computer laboratory by the start of the next academic year so that all Cuban students will have access to IT. Although the island's national grid supplies almost 96% of Cubans with mains electricity, which is itself a significant social achievement of the Revolution, until recently schools in remote and sparsely populated mountain areas did not have electricity. This problem has been overcome by installing solar energy panels. During the ceremony to mark the completion of the scheme, President Fidel Castro stressed that of the 1,944 schools, only 159 have more than 50 pupils and 21 have just one each, but it was decided to include them all. "We haven't gone crazy" he said, " we have merely become more just." Fidel added that there is not one of Cuba's 14 provinces without a computer club for young people. Back to top
Cuban Culture Greets Grinnell
Volume 118, Number 6 October 12, 2001 cuban culture greets Grinnell.Despite initial hardships, Cuban speakers and performers appear
http://web.grinnell.edu/sandb/archives/volume118/101201/news/cuban.html

Extractions: The sensitive nature of the U.S.-Cuban relationship factored into the planning of the symposium. While UNEAC and the Ministry of Culture initially approved the visas for the Cubans participating in the symposium, at some point in the Cuban hierarchy the decision was reversed. This decision was changed again, but by then many of the scholars had filed their papers late, which resulted in some of them arriving late. Part of the problem was with the U.S. INS, who required 10 working days to process the papers. Silva believes that the recent terrorist attacks had something to do with the strict nature of the U.S. visa process, since the INS has come under more scrutiny recently. In addition, he thinks that a large part of the problem rested with bureaucratic mistakes in filing papers late. But some of it also had to do with the U.S.-Cuban relationship.
Havana Vista - Cuban Culture Cuba
All Cuban Information. Travel to Cuba. Music, Culture, People, Education, Photos,More..! cuban culture Cuba Havana Vista Home Page Other important links.
http://www.havanavista.com/links/cubanculturecuba.html
Cuban Culture Tours
dollar which is just around the corner. cuban culture WITH LADY.jpg(48049 bytes). We are Americans! We are leading the charge to
http://www.cubatravelusa.com/cuban_culture_tours.htm

Extractions: Cuban music has exploded on the world scene, the Cuban ballet is one of the world's best and the theater in Cuba offers it all! Dynamite groups like Cubanismo are touring the United States and simply setting the crowds in motion. Cuban films like Chocolate and Strawberry have won international acclaim in recent years! Then there is the Cuban ballet which is second perhaps to only the ballet in Russia. Music is everywhere in Cuba, even on the streets. The Cubans are highly educated and making a mark in almost everything they get involved with nowadays. No matter what an American wants to see in Cuba, whether it is Cuban films, the theatre, the ballet, the artists at work or just to hear Cuban music, the time to go is now. We say, go now, before it all gets spoiled with the American influence and dollar which is just around the corner. We are Americans! We are leading the charge to end this embargo on Cuba and open up to the world as Pope John Paul II called for on his recent visit to Cuba. If you would like to make reservations for a Cuban Culture Tour just click on our e-mail address below or call us in Austin, Texas, at 512-347-8952. Email: info@cubatravelusa.com
Sensual Nature Of Cuban Culture
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http://www.danheller.com/images/Cuba/CubanArt/Slideshow/img7.html
Cuban Culture
Research Writings On The Various Cultures In Cuba.
http://www.designerwebs.org/CubaTripCulture.htm
The Outside's In: Cuban Culture, American Influence
11/2/00 The outside's in cuban culture, American influence. By ShaneHoover. Daily Kent Stater. Think about outside culture in Cuba
http://www.stater.kent.edu/stories_old/00fall/111600/11200cubamcultSH.html

Extractions: By Shane Hoover Daily Kent Stater Think about outside culture in Cuba and this image might come to mind: Draconian censors with great black markers blacking out swaths of text in decadent American books and magazines. To be sure, freedom of speech is restricted in Cuba. Only two newspapers, both sponsored by the Communist party, supply the nation's citizens with news. Dissent is discouraged, and many dissidents have found themselves behind bars or in exile at one time or another. But after spending time in Cuba, it is clear the nation is not confined behind a cultural iron curtain. The first clue is the music blaring from cars, shops and homes. Cuban airwaves are awash with American songs showcases for Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Lou Bega as much as for native sounds. Pop is the widest-heard genre of music, especially songs with fast electronic beats, not a big surprise given the Cuban love of dancing. Still, pop is not the only imported genre. Standing out of the rain at the University of Havana, Camelia Hernandes said she prefers an American sound with a much harder edge.
Cuba Culture And Society ANT4343
cuban culture and Society ANT4343 Summer A 2001 MW 11145pm Email femandn@fiu.edu.Prof. Nadine Fernandez Office DM 340B tel. 348-2258 Office Hrs Mon.
http://lacc.fiu.edu/cri/cuban_culture.html

Extractions: Focusing on the 20th century and the post-1959 period, this course seeks to provide a broad overview of contemporary Cuban society. We will explore a range of topics including racial, ethnic and gender identities, art and architecture, and the economy and governance. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the history and development of contemporary Cuban society and culture. Course Requirements:
CRI Was Established In 1991 To Generate And Disseminate Research About Cuba And
Summer 2001 Sample Syllabi A History of Cuban Art cuban culture andSociety. Certificate Program in Cuban and Cuban-American Studies,
http://lacc.fiu.edu/cri/

Extractions: Mission The CRI was established in 1991 by the Provost of Florida International University (FIU) upon the recommendation of a faculty committee, so as to fulfill, in the area of Cuban and Cuban-American Studies, the Universitys three-fold mission: research, teaching, and service. As the largest institution of public higher education in southern Florida, FIU (a part of the State University System of Florida) has unique obligations and opportunities in developing Cuba-related programs, derived from the following conditions:
WWW.AFROCUBA.ORG The Roots Of Africa In The Cuban Culture
Palo Monte Project It is a Project for the diffusion of the Afrocuban culturethat welcomes events, festivals, congresses, shops, seminars, art fairs.
http://www.afrocuba.org/eng/English.htm
Biografía De Israel Moliner
Professor of cuban culture San Carlos Seminary of Havanna 1992. PROFESSIONALACTIVITIES. Preservation and distribution of Afro-cuban culture in Matanzas.
http://www.afrocuba.org/eng/molinpl.htm
Vol.32, No. 8-- This Issue -- OnCampus, OSU"s Newspaper For Faculty And Staff
Program exchanges cuban culture and art. By Susan Wittstock, onCAMPUS staff. OurCuban hosts are very interested in sharing cuban culture with students. .
http://www.acs.ohio-state.edu/oncampus/v32n8/thisissue_2.html

Extractions: Vol. 32, No. 8 Courtesy of Leandro Soto Diaspora , by Cuban artist Leandro Soto, will be on display in Hopkins Hall CorridorNov. 4-15. Soto is visiting Ohio State in November. Program exchanges Cuban culture and art By Susan Wittstock, onCAMPUS staff A new course, a visiting artist and a burgeoning exchange program are all coming together this fall to expose the Ohio State community to Cuban culture. The departments of theatre and comparative studies are offering a course on Cuban performance and culture that will conclude in December with a nine-day trip to Havana. Also this quarter, Cuban theater artist Leandro Soto will present a performance/video/installation work on Nov. 1 and 3 in Mount Hall Studio Theatre and will have artwork on display in Hopkins Hall Gallery Nov. 4-15. For the last several years, the Ohio Arts Council has been building a relationship with the Ludwig Foundation in Havana, Cuba. In 2000, when the Ludwig Foundation expressed interest in forming exchanges with theater artists, the OAC introduced Ohio State theatre faculty to Ludwig Foundation Executive Director Helmo Hernandez. Hernandez was impressed with Ohio State's theatre program and, at his invitation, several contingents of Ohio State faculty and Ohio theater professionals, including Dan Gray, associate professor of theatre, Lesley Ferris, chair of the department, and Mary Tarantino, lighting designer, made trips to Cuba over the next two years to meet with artists, attend performances and offer workshops.
Cuban Art Culture - Arte Y Cultura (EscapeArtist.com,Inc.)
Cuban Art Culture @ EscapeArtist.com. (Español) Center for Cuban Studies Centerfor Cuban Studies- cuban culture - cuban culture - Fact sheets and photos
http://www.escapeartist.com/cuba/cuba1.htm

Extractions: Cubanismo ! - Cubanismo ! - Cubanismo, a traveling fine art exhibit from Cuba.Shedule and booking information. ~ Maps Of Cuba - Including City Maps ~ Maps of Cuba ~ A large number of differing Cuba maps including city maps ~ Books About Cuba ~ Street Graphics Cuba by Barry Dawson Art Cuba: The New Generation by Holly Block Cuba Style: Graphics from the Golden Age of Design by Steven Heller Find More Books: Cuban Painters and their work Cuban Painters and their work - More Cuban artists.
Cuban Culture
When clicked, Show still image. cuban culture. 43 KB (434 KB). 9/20/2001 920 AM.
http://www.as.wvu.edu/~tdingess/photos/cip/PicHomePage8/vw_1.html
CubaNet - News/Noticias: A GLANCE AT CUBAN CULTURE/ APIC
Distributed by CubaNet Oct. 30, 1996. FROM CUBA. A GLANCE AT CUBANCULTURE By Lucas Garve, Cuba's Independent Press Agency (APIC).
http://64.21.33.164/CNews/y96/oct96/31ccult.html

Extractions: By Lucas Garve, Cuba's Independent Press Agency (APIC). HAVANA, October 23, 1996 (APIC).- For several years now, October 20th was selected to mark the day of Cuban Culture. In Bayamo, the craddle city of the Cuban nation, on October 20th the citizens heard, for the first time, a piece of music which was, more than a song, more than a religious chant, had the makings of a belligerent anthemn. Such was the birth of the Cuban anthemn. Many Cubans of that era contributed, with their labor and their ideas, to the emergence of Cuban culture. Our own, indivisible and a product of the actions, acts and accomplishments of all the inhabitants of the island, to a greater or lesser degree. This genesis was possible through the efforts of the slaves and the wealthy landowners, the Chinese immigrants, Spaniards who made their fortunes here, the black slaves and the mulatto freemen, the Catholic clergy from a hundred different religious orders and even more, the fleet and the contraband, the infamous whip and the warmth of the slave woman's bossom, the wet and dry climate, the land of sugar, tobacco and rum, the idea of independence and Spain's intolerance. All of this and more turned the island in what it is today. From here we come and, to be ourselves we must take on all our past even in the knowledge that it goes further than Cuba's natural frontiers, the creative work of Cubans who create under other skies, but have not stopped being part of Cuba's cultural creativity as they create within the spirit and traits of what is Cuban.
Dulce Sombra Oscura”: Advanced Intermediate Spanish. Cuban Culture
cuban culture Ms. Isabel deSena Semester Spring Level Advanced Spanish Designedfor students who are planning to join the Sarah Lawrence College in Cuba
http://www.slc.edu/undergraduate/index.php?content=course&c=62
Culture And The Cuban Revolution Conversations In Havana-John M. Kirk And Leonar
and with the firstrate index of topics covered in the interviews, it can have aninfluential role to play in bringing knowledge about cuban culture to a wide
http://www.upf.com/Spring2001/kirk_padura.html

Extractions: In recent years the small island, with a population of just 11 million, has experienced an astonishing cultural renaissance. The immense popularity of the movies Buena Vista Social Club and Strawberry and Chocolate , the successful international tours of the National Ballet of Cuba, and a host of literary prizes in Spain and Latin America all attest to this phenomenon. The thirteen people interviewed played a leading role in cultural life during the years of the revolutionary process and today are considered official Cuban figures. They discuss a range of topicstheir own work and limits on it, the challenge of producing art in a poor country, and threats of censorship. All state categorically that they feel a profound sense of national identity and an acute awareness of their role as cultural symbol.

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