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Pulse of La Habana

by William Gao (USA)

Cuba

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Havana starts bustling with activity at the break of dawn. Many people have to work multiple jobs to provide for their families. Our host, Juan, waves good morning from his home in Old Havana. Many families in the country registered their homes with the government to legally allow tourists to stay.
Havana starts bustling with activity at the break of dawn. Many people have to work multiple jobs to provide for their families. Our host, Juan, waves good morning from his home in Old Havana. Many families in the country registered their homes with the government to legally allow tourists to stay.
The city’s age is shown through both it’s stylistic buildings, but also the constant sight of scaffolding and sound of construction. Many people rest and socialize on the doorsteps to take advantage of the warm weather outside.
The city’s age is shown through both it’s stylistic buildings, but also the constant sight of scaffolding and sound of construction. Many people rest and socialize on the doorsteps to take advantage of the warm weather outside.
Children wear state uniforms as early as grade school, which are often behind historic ornamented gates that act in stark contrast to the youthful energy of the kids and their colorful, attention-grabbing backpacks filled with cartoon characters.
Children wear state uniforms as early as grade school, which are often behind historic ornamented gates that act in stark contrast to the youthful energy of the kids and their colorful, attention-grabbing backpacks filled with cartoon characters.
Street vendors are common as tourists fill the street, often hungry after walking through the cobblestone roads and eager for a taste of authentic, local snack.
Street vendors are common as tourists fill the street, often hungry after walking through the cobblestone roads and eager for a taste of authentic, local snack.
Soccer and baseball are the two most popular sports, kids would flock to any open ground they can find after school. Here, they have improvised two goals with the bushes lining the paths of the public garden. The matches are intense yet filled with goofiness alongside Messi jerseys.
Soccer and baseball are the two most popular sports, kids would flock to any open ground they can find after school. Here, they have improvised two goals with the bushes lining the paths of the public garden. The matches are intense yet filled with goofiness alongside Messi jerseys.

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