{"id":812,"date":"2021-12-10T08:38:29","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T08:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lovecuba.com\/?p=812"},"modified":"2021-12-14T11:34:58","modified_gmt":"2021-12-14T11:34:58","slug":"why-havana-is-the-place-to-spend-new-years-eve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovecuba.com\/blog\/why-havana-is-the-place-to-spend-new-years-eve\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year in Cuba: Why you should consider spending it in Havana"},"content":{"rendered":"Winter is one of the best times of year to visit Cuba; it\u2019s when the tropical isle boasts a wonderfully warm climate, the mood is relaxed, and the upcoming festivities mean only one thing \u2013 it\u2019s party time!\n\n\n\nThat\u2019s right, when it comes to the country\u2019s festivities, New Year\u2019s Eve is one of the most celebrated events in the calendar (even more so than Christmas) where thousands of locals and tourists alike gather at the Cathedral Plaza in Old Havana for a night of dancing, rum drinking, dazzling lights, and delicious food.\n

Celebrating New Year in Cuba<\/h3>\n\n\nMany locals celebrate New Year in Cuba as the anniversary of the Cuban Revolution, when in 1959, Castro victoriously marched into Havana; while others simply celebrate the birth of a new year with friends and family \u2013 but whatever the reason, one thing you need to know about Cuba is that there\u2019s always cause for a party! No matter your political persuasion or beliefs, it\u2019s a date where everybody comes together \u2013 and we\u2019re totally here for it.\n\n\n\nWander the atmospheric streets and you\u2019ll see families roasting pigs on spits, pass buzzing plaza squares oozing with salsa dancers, dodge locals hauling water off balconies (more on this later), and admire locals simply pulling up a chair to people watch outside their front door.\n\n\n\nTo see how other cultures celebrate this familiar time of year is something quite special, and if you\u2019re someone that likes to do as the locals do \u201cwhen in Rome\u201d (or should we say, Cuba) then it\u2019s a fantastic time to experience a few unique traditions.\n

The Food at New Year<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhen it comes to festive celebrations in Cuba, you can bet your bottom dollar it\u2019ll revolve around food. But we\u2019re not just talking about a few polite nibbles, no, we\u2019re talking full-on authentic, homemade, family feasts \u2013 and at Christmas and New Year this means pork. Preparations are in full swing during the lead up to New Year in Cuba, with cheerful locals joining the hustle and bustle of the market stalls to shop for their party ingredients (often consisting of pork, black beans, bananas, cassava bread, grapes, and of course rum).\n\nIt\u2019s not unusual to find an entire roast pork (plus the rotating spit-rod, too) on the menu at large family gatherings, which you can experience at barbeques, restaurants, paladares, and family homes<\/a> for a traditional New Year\u2019s Eve dinner \u2013 which you may well bag an invite to if you\u2019re staying at a \u201ccasa particular\u201d. This kinda business generally takes all day to prepare, so you\u2019ll often see families taking it in turns to spin the spit rod while drinking or smoking cigars.\n

 <\/strong>Throwing Water Off Balconies<\/strong><\/h3>\nIt may not be Cuba\u2019s wet season (which runs from May to November, FYI) but it\u2019ll be wise to wear a raincoat if you\u2019re walking through the cobbled streets of Havana<\/a> on New Year\u2019s Eve! One of the country\u2019s more surprising traditions is to throw buckets of dirty water out of windows and off balconies onto the street below. This rather dramatic action represents the flushing out of negativity or bad omens throughout the year, in order to start afresh, come January 1st<\/sup>.\n\nYou know how the saying goes, out with the old…\n\n\n\n\n
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Eating 12 Grapes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nIt sounds pretty specific, doesn\u2019t it? But for New Year in Cuba, eating 12 grapes at the stroke of Midnight is all part and parcel of the celebrations. You see, the grapes represent each of the 12 months of the New Year, and with every grape you eat, you must make a wish. This brings hope that the new year will be a positive one \u2013 plus, with a glass of sidra (another NYE must) it makes for a rather tasty post-dinner snack.\n\n\n\n\n
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Watch The Fireworks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nWant a little sparkle? Head to the beating heart of Old Havana and you\u2019ll discover a handful of authentic restaurants and bars where you can indulge in a special occasion dinner \u2013 such as La Guarida and San Crist\u00f3bal – paired with live music and performances. Once the clock strikes Midnight, you\u2019ll hear 21 salutes shot from the cannons at San Carlos de la Cabana Fortress across the bay, which marks another anniversary of the Cuban Revolution. Shortly after, the firework show begins \u2013 a spectacular display of colours dominates the night sky and can be admired from the capital\u2019s popular piazzas or terraces.\n\n\n\nWhat better way is there to ring in the new year than with fireworks?!\n\n\n

Take Your Suitcase for a Spin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\nWondering why the locals are dragging their suitcases along the cobbles of an evening? They\u2019re not all walking to the airport in unison, if that\u2019s what you were thinking \u2013 because that would just be weird, right? What they\u2019re actually doing is welcoming good luck for their future travels by walking their suitcases around the block. You see, not weird at all\u2026.\n\n\n\nSo, if you\u2019re planning a splash of winter sun and want to double up on the festive cheer too, plan your Love Cuba holidays New Year.  \n\n\n\nPlease don\u2019t hesitate to contact our friendly team of Cuba specialists if you\u2019d like us to help ensure you have a New Year\u2019s Eve celebration to remember.\n\n\n\n0207 071 3636<\/strong><\/a>\nenquiries@lovecuba.com<\/strong><\/a>\n\n\n\n\n
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