Centro Cultural Cubano de Nueva York

During colonial times, African slaves transported to Cuba brought with them rituals and myths which gradually morphed into a new belief system called Santería. The process began as the different ethnic groups from Africa became exposed to the Spaniards’ Catholic beliefs. Although the practice of Santería was socially ostracized throughout the greater part of the […]

It is estimated that roughly ten percent of the Cuban population today identify themselves as Protestant, Evangelicals, or Christians. This  presentation by theologian Marcos Antonio Ramos will delve into the origins and development of the different protestant denominations Cuba, most notably in the 19th century, their ties to the two wars for independence, the role […]

An illustrated presentation by Ruth Behar on her journeys to the diverse communities of Jewish Cuba, drawing upon her work as a cultural anthropologist, poet, and writer of young people’s fiction. Her presentation will discuss Ashkenazi and Sephardic legacies on the island and in the diaspora, looking at how Jewish Cuban identities have evolved and […]

The Cuban Cultural Center of New York presents its 20th consecutive annual conference, this year titled La Iglesia en Cuba: Legado histórico, cultural y espiritual, delving into the overarching legacy of the Catholic Church in Cuba, from the 16th century to the present, with emphasis on its preponderant role in the educational sphere from colonial […]