Beauty And Wonders: The Cuban Culture

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Cuba, a place of beauty and wonders, is also home to people of different ethnic and national backgrounds. It is a complicated mixture of different factors and influences that often contradict each other. Their customs are based mainly in the European culture with African and American influences. A land full of music, fishing, and all around beaches. A vacation away from home. A land many hope to one-day visit.
In the Cuban culture, affection is demonstrated by touch. It is not considered a taboo nor does it symbolize a sexual meaning. Touch is allowed between family members and friends. It is practiced not only to demonstrate affection but also to express feelings. When Cubans see someone that is sad or crying it is an automatic instinct for

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