tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29823875.post2508912175990932988..comments2024-03-18T11:32:48.446-04:00Comments on Desde Cuba: Arabes en CubaJuan García Llerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736419128589017829noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29823875.post-6422772040494549842007-08-22T09:29:00.000-04:002007-08-22T09:29:00.000-04:00There is Spanish, African, Chinese, Arab and Jewis...There is Spanish, African, Chinese, Arab and Jewish influence in Cuban culture. Many Chinese immigrants (coolies) fought in the wars of independence against Spain in the 19th century. They were brave fighters. Chinese immigration decreased considerably, but there is a revival of Chinese culture in Havana's Chinatown. There are some entries about Jews and Chinese in this blog.<BR/>Greetings Desde CubaJuan García Llerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12736419128589017829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29823875.post-37227753565210959482007-08-21T23:22:00.000-04:002007-08-21T23:22:00.000-04:00I didn't know about the Arab influence in Cuba. I...I didn't know about the Arab influence in Cuba. I did hear of Chinese who immigrated there. A local Fidelista group in Minneapolis sells a book about Chinese in Cuba, and their support for the revolution.Frank Partisanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03536211653082893030noreply@blogger.com