Cuba Study Abroad Trip Itinerary - University of Nebraska Omaha
Cuba Study Abroad Trip Itinerary - University of Nebraska Omaha
Cuba Study Abroad Trip Itinerary - University of Nebraska Omaha
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eligions in <strong>Cuba</strong>. Meet with Elias Asser, specialist on Afro-<strong>Cuba</strong>n<br />
religion and general manager <strong>of</strong> Gonzalez Escalona’s gallery.<br />
4:00 PM Visit the art studio <strong>of</strong> Eduin Fraga, a young artist who mixes<br />
newspaper collage and oil painting with various contemporary<br />
themes on social issues.<br />
5:30 PM Meeting with members <strong>of</strong> the Community Project Espiral. Proyecto<br />
Espiral, is a grassroots project dedicated to educate young people<br />
on environmental issues and sustainable development. Discussion<br />
on various pressing issues in <strong>Cuba</strong> with college students and<br />
young pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.<br />
7:30 PM Dinner at El Carmelo with some members <strong>of</strong> Espiral (included)<br />
Wednesday, July 18 – Sustainable Development and Culture<br />
9:30 AM Visit a Farmer’s market<br />
11:00 AM Visit the Organic Agricultural Urban Cooperative <strong>of</strong> Alamar meet<br />
with managers, specialists and workers. Lunch at the cooperative<br />
included<br />
2:00 PM Return to the hotel<br />
Free afternoon<br />
5:30 PM Cultural activity with two community projects: Okan-Tomi, that<br />
explores and reworks Afro-<strong>Cuba</strong>n dances and music traditions and<br />
El Barracón, a women’s collective studying and promoting the<br />
African roots on <strong>Cuba</strong>n cuisine. We will enjoy the cuisine and a<br />
great performance. Simple and traditional dinner included.<br />
8:00 PM Return to the hotel<br />
Thursday, July 19 – Community Engagement and Culture<br />
9:00 AM Volunteer work with Okan Tomi and Espiral at Teatro El Alba<br />
(cleaning and preparing)<br />
12:30 PM Cajita Lunch (included)<br />
2:00 PM Return to the hotel<br />
Free time<br />
6:00 PM Visit the home and art studio <strong>of</strong> ceramist and painter José Fuster.<br />
Learn about his art and his community project<br />
7:00 PM Dinner included at his home-studio<br />
8:00 PM Return to the hotel<br />
10:00 PM Optional: Jazz night at La Zorra y el Cuervo ($10 CUC)<br />
Friday, July 20 – Community Engagement and Culture<br />
9:00 AM Volunteer work with Okan Tomi and Espiral at Teatro El Alba<br />
(painting and repairing)<br />
12:30 PM Cajita Lunch (included)<br />
2:30 PM Return to the hotel<br />
3:00 PM Visit the Arts and Crafts Market<br />
6:30 PM Dinner at Casa del Habano (included)<br />
<strong>Cuba</strong> Girasol & Estevez Travel - International Outreach Educational Center • www.cubagirasol.org<br />
P.O. Box 140188, Gainesville, FL 32614 • Tel.: 352.328.8498 • Email: cuba@cubagirasol.org
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