Cuban American Culture

My Country, the United Sates and its Similarities Since 1492, the year when Cuba was discovered by Christopher Columbus, the largest island in the Caribbean has been a cultural treasure. Cuba is known for its cultural diversity introduced for Africans, Spanish, Frances and Asian influences. The island has produced famous known personalities in many different areas like fine arts, film, ballet, modern dance and theatre. Cuban music must be mentioned because it’s natural and unique rhythms as the

Mambo, the Bolero, the Cha-cha-cha and the Danzon. Thus, what does Cuba mean? Cuba means numerous beaches and extremely calm, a mixture of whites and blacks and a group of farmer and fish men. Another meaning is

Because of the closeness of Florida’s costs to those of Cuba, Miami has been a close destination for many Cuban immigrants. Since the first arrival of the earlier Cuban settlers more than 400 years ago, many Cuban Americans have had a profound and lasting influence on the culture of the United States of America. As a result of this Cuban contribution, many street names in Miami are the same to street names in Cuba. The majority of the names are related to famous personalities, idols of Cuba’s motherland or martyrs of

Cuba’s history. Also, there are some places like schools, restaurants, clubs and parks with

Cuban famous names. More specific, there is a section of the Miami city named ‘‘Litter

Havana’’

after Cuba’s capital. This section is famous because it is considerate a touristic place that has many bars similar to those located in Galliano street, Havana, Cuba not only with the same structure and decoration but also with the same playing bands and music. Cuban Americans have contributed to the culture of the U.S. in many areas like literature, music, academic, sport, film, television, theatre and medicine. Most of

In the medicine area, Dr. Pedro Jose Greer Jr., the son of Cuban immigrants in Miami, has been nationally recognized for his contributions to medical care for the homeless. In music, the popular salsa musician Celia Cruz had a cameo role in the film ‘‘The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love’’. In film, television, and theater,

Desi Arnaz was an actor and musician who is perhaps best remembered for his role in the popular 1950s TV series "I Love Lucy," which he helped create with his wife Lucille Ball. Finally, the last similarity is the cuisine. Cubans Americans enjoy both Cuban and

U.S. cuisine. Nowadays, Cubans like other migrant groups can taste the Cuban food in the

United States. Cuban Americans who have been raised in the U.S. have access to a variety of

American food. However, they tend to maintain traditional cooking for especial occasions.

Pork and beef are the traditional meats in Cuban diets. Cuban food is the result of the combination of African and Spanish cuisine, a delicious combination that some