Cuban Culture and Folklore

Cubans have brought music, food, fine arts, literature, customs, and traditions that are now an integral part of Miami and South Florida. From Desi Arnaz to Celia Cruz to Willie Chirino - famous Cubans have even had an effect on the country as a whole.

If you are new to Cuban culture or possibly visiting South Florida for the first time, check out the Three Guys From Miami Guide to All Things Cuban: Culture Edition!

Why is it that no one ever breaks a Cuban piñata?

You might think that the piñata is strictly a Mexican tradition. According to Raúl Musibay, "In Cuba we had our own. They were made with cardboard and colored-paper.

What goes on at a Cuban birthday party?

Until the late 1950s, no Cuban birthday party was complete without an American-style birthday cake. Having a great cake was a status symbol.The best cakes came from bakeries, but in many neighborhoods, the local 'cake lady' made delicious cakes in her home...

Why do all Cuban babies smell the same?

The traditional Cuban wedding cake often included something extra. The baker would imbed colorful ribbons in the bottom layer of the wedding cake, so that the ends of the ribbons hung out of the finished cake

Why are Cuban country people called guajiros?

The Spanish imported native peoples to provide cheap labor on Cuban farms and plantations.. These Indians, or "guajiros," lived in the rural areas of Cuba.

Why are there ribbons in a Cuban wedding cake?

How Can I Roast a Cuban Style Pig?

Roasting a pig is the traditional way to celebrate Noche Buena, or Christmas Eve. The Three Guys from Miami have been roasting pigs in the United States for more than 20 years. Raúl is the true master of the pig roast! He learned the art of the pigroast from his father and father-in-law in Cuba. Don't let the thought of roasting a whole pig overwhelm you! We make it easy to get great results with our step-by-step instructions.

Three Guys From Miami Show You How to Make the Best Cuban, Spanish, and Latin American Food!

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Who wrote the famous song Guantanamera?

A popular Havana radio host in the 1940's, known as Joseito Fernández. wrote it as a paean to the girl of his dreams.

What happened to the Miami neighborhood known as La Sagüesera?

Long before anyone spoke of "Little Havana," the heart of Cuban culture in Miami was called "La Sagüesera," a community whose commercial center was on the corner of Flagler Street and 12th Avenue.Walk with us as we take a trip down a street that today only lives in memory.

Three Guys From Miami Show You How to Make the Best Cuban, Spanish, and Latin American Food!

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