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A free and democratic republic was born in the Caribbean on May 20, 1902. On this day, Cuba, the largest and most beautiful island in the Caribbean, ceased to be a Spanish colony and became a free nation. Unfortunately, that freedom and sovereignty did not last very long. Just a few decades later, in 1959,
Today, December 17th, is El Día de San Lázaro, the day of Saint Lazarus.Back on December 17, 2004, Val Prieto wrote this:Today, December 17th, is Babalu Aye day in the Afro-Cuban r
In Cuban culture, December 17th marks El Día de San Lázaro, the day of Saint Lazarus. San Lazaro holds dual roles for many Cubans, being both a Catholic saint, and a god in the Afro-Cuban santeria religion. Back on December 17, 2004, Babalu Blog founder Val Prieto wrote this: Today, December 17th, is Babalu Aye day in the Afro-Cuban religion.
I started writing this blog 16 years ago and I'm all about celebrating this milestone. It's my Sweet Sixteen, people! And is there anything sweeter than
Val, Ziva and I posing in front of outdoor advertising that was part of a …