Saint Ann’s Students Explore Cuba

A visit to Casa Fuster an ever evolving mosaic installation.

A visit to Casa Fuster an ever evolving mosaic installation.

The Romance Languages department led a trip to Cuba in February, taking along thirty-one Saint Ann’s high school students. One week was spent in Havana before traveling onward to Matanzas and Trinidad. The trip allowed students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture, learn the history of the island, and practice their Spanish. Some highlights included enjoying the local music and dance, and admiring some incredible Cuban fine art.

Visit to the American embassy in Havana where we were briefed on the economic history of Cuba and the new diplomatic relationships between the USA and the Island.

Visit to the American embassy in Havana where we were briefed on the economic history of Cuba and the new diplomatic relationships between the USA and the Island.

San Alejandro National High School of Fine Arts. Paintings created by the students.

San Alejandro National High School of Fine Arts. Paintings created by the students.

Flamingos at las Terrazas  a small community and nature reserve in the municipality of Candelaria.

Flamingos at las Terrazas a small community and nature reserve in the municipality of Candelaria.

Cuban country music in Guama.

Cuban country music in Guama.

Old Spanish fort in Jaimanitas fishing town.

Old Spanish fort in Jaimanitas fishing town.

The streets of Trinidad
African dance is alive in Cuba.

African dance is alive in Cuba.

Crocodiles on the sun.  Ciénaga de Zapata.

Crocodiles on the sun. Ciénaga de Zapata.

Crossing Ciénaga de Zapata

Crossing Ciénaga de Zapata

Crossing Ciénaga de Zapata

Crossing Ciénaga de Zapata

E. Hemingway home in the outskirts of Havana.

E. Hemingway home in the outskirts of Havana.

Learning the secrets of Cuban cuisine.

Learning the secrets of Cuban cuisine.

 Moorish building in Havana

Moorish building in Havana

San Alejandro National High School of Fine Arts. Paintings created by the students.

San Alejandro National High School of Fine Arts. Paintings created by the students.

National School of Fine Arts Havana. Conversation with the student-artists.

National School of Fine Arts Havana. Conversation with the student-artists.

National School of Fine Arts Havana. Print workshop.

National School of Fine Arts Havana. Print workshop.