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NAME THAT COUNTRY Episode 52
Regla de Ocha, commonly known as Santeria, is a religion of the West African Yoruba people, who were brought to our mystery country as slaves.They continued to practice their native religion in secret, while also practicing the official religion of the country, Roman Catholicism. To the Yoruba, the two religions were essentially the same, with only superficial differences. Orichas, the deities of Santeria, are often interchangeable with Catholic saints. The center of Regla de Ocha in our mystery country is the town of Regla, just across the harbor from the capital city. There you can visit a Santeria museum and church and maybe witness a religious ceremony. A sculpture garden of Orichas in Regla is pictured above.
Can you name that country?
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Chora Museum, Istanbul
Cienfuegos, Cuba
Athens Acropolis
Fez, Morocco
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem – photo by Noam Chen, courtsey of Israel Ministry of Tourism
Knossos Palace, Crete
Russian Orthodox Church of Mary Magdalene, Jerusalem – photo by Noam Chen courtesy of Israel Ministry of Tourism
Santorini, Greece
Spice Bazaar, Istanbul
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Church of All Nations, Jerusalem – photo by Noam Chen, courtesy of Israel Ministry of Tourism
Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca
Chora Museum, Istanbul
Cienfuegos, Cuba
Bou Inania Madrasa, Fez
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
Havana, Cuba
Holy Sephulchre, Jerusalem – photo by Noam Chen courtesy of Israel Ministry of Tourism
Chora Museum, Istanbul
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
Knossos Palace, Crete
NAME THAT COUNTRY Episode 48
Santiago is the second largest city of our mystery country. Located in the far southeast of the country, about as far away from the much-better-known capital as you can get, Santiago has a distinct culture and demographics. Most of the country’s world-famous music is rooted in Santiago and influential artists of all sorts were nurtured here, and still are. Sprawling around a large bay on the Caribbean Sea, with the Sierra Maestra mountains behind, the setting is spectacular.
Can you name that country?
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More Things to Do in Havana
Casa de Africa, Habana Vieja
African influence in Cuban culture is enormous. This little museum illuminates the Afro-Cuban heritage with exhibits on slavery in Cuba, Santeria (the Cuban religion based on African, Catholic and indigenous traditions), art, music, dance and everyday life. There’s also a nice collection of modern African art from all over the continent.
Casa de Africa
NAME THAT COUNTRY Episode 39
Pictured above is the memorial and mausoleum of one the greatest heroes of our mystery country, Ernesto Guevara, better known as Che. Although not a native, Che was a leader of this country’s Marxist revolution in the middle of the last century. Che survived that revolution but several years later, while fighting in the revolution of another country, he was captured and executed. He was buried there in an unmarked grave. Thirty years later, his body was exhumed and brought back to our mystery country.
Can you name that country?
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Foto Friday – Yank Tanks of Cuba
Since the US embargo took effect in 1962, no American cars or car parts have been imported to Cuba and Cuban government regulations have restricted the purchase of new cars imported from other countries. For 50 years talented and creative mechanics have kept classic American models (Yank Tanks) rolling down the roads of Cuba. Many are in mint condition but even the clunky ones are lovely to behold. If you’re into classic cars, or beautifully designed objects of any sort, this is paradise.
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Foto Friday – Beaches
Beach holidays are not our specialty. For the most part, American travelers do not cross the Atlantic ocean to lie on a beach. However, many do work a couple of R&R days into otherwise busy cultural itineraries. In any case, while much of the US is still suffering the epic winter of 2015, we offer this brief, mental escape to gentler climes.
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Paradise Beach, Corfu, Greece
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