Cuban New Generation

Cuban New Generation

The resumption of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States are not just one of the great themes of American politics, will also have a big impact on the new generation Cuban. Recently, the Cuban Communist Party has vviato a series of reforms, such as the ability to buy and sell cars. In addition there is now the possibility of opening of private activities and more than 500,000 Cubans have started to work on their own. Slowly Cubans began life without a full state control. But for the people, the most important change is the change of mentality. One sign of change is the emergence of numerous private centers of art, the most famous of which is the FAC, Fabrica de Arte Cubano, a place where young people can freely express their identity and ideas. In the capital Havana a new entrepreneurial class celebrated nightlife, without holding on to show their welfare. For Yanelis Napoles, returned to Cuba to raise their children without the consumer culture "part of the magic in  Cuba is now lost. I'm sorry for my children, but this change can not be stopped"

by Giorgio Palmera

The resumption of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States are not just one of the great themes of American politics, will also have a big impact on the new generation Cuban. Recently, the Cuban Communist Party has vviato a series of reforms, such as the ability to buy and sell cars. In addition there is now the possibility of opening of private activities and more than 500,000 Cubans have started to work on their own. Slowly Cubans began life without a full state control. But for the people, the most important change is the change of mentality. One sign of change is the emergence of numerous private centers of art, the most famous of which is the FAC, Fabrica de Arte Cubano, a place where young people can freely express their identity and ideas. In the capital Havana a new entrepreneurial class celebrated nightlife, without holding on to show their welfare. For Yanelis Napoles, returned to Cuba to raise their children without the consumer culture "part of the magic in  Cuba is now lost. I'm sorry for my children, but this change can not be stopped"

Fashion young Cubans walking in the Malecòn waterfront. Habana, Cuba. Cuba has become Unesco heritage site and there are many workers renovating the old town. Habana, Cuba. An american car from the fifties bring tourists in the Plaza De La Revoluciòn (Revolution Square). Habana, Cuba. Cuba has become Unesco heritage site and there are many workers renovating the old town. Habana, Cuba. Gabriel lived in Miami for ten years and he returned to Cuba one year ago. Habana, Cuba. The two generation. Habana, Cuba. An american car from the fifties working as a Taxi. Habana, Cuba. The two generation. Avenida Prado. Habana, Cuba. Panoramic view of Habana (from the top of Melia Cohiba Hotel). Habana, Cuba. A Young Cuban performing in the Malecòn waterfront. Habana, Cuba. Cubans young generation in the center of Habana. Cuba. Cubans dancing in the Up and Down Disco. One of the most represantative change in Cuba is the birth of several private Discos after the Cuban government allowed private factors more liberal establishment. Habana, Cuba. An old oil refinery in Haban, Cuba. Young Cubans waiting to enter the FAC (Fabrica de Arte Cubano). One of the most represantative change is the birth of several private Art Centers in Habana. One of these centers, FAC (Fabrica de Arte Cubano) was born after Cuba allowed private factors more liberal establishment. For the youngsters, the center represents free zone to express their identities and ideas, and experiment common need for art with diversity. Habana, Cuba. The Cuban new generation in front of the trendy shops. Habana, Cuba. One of the state store where the Cubans can use the "libreta". "Libreta" is the system of the Cuban state to provide the basic food to all Cubans. Habana, Cuba. The taxi driver. Habana, Cuba. The center of Habana. Cuba. The bar of the Melia Godoy Hotel, one of the few places where the Cubans can use Internet at seven dollars per hour. Habana, Cuba. Cubans walking in the center of Habana. Cuba. "Charlie" a private new hairdresser in Habana. One of the most represantative change is the birth of several private stores in Habana, Cuba. Wiliam Lazaro Buenavia cuts the hair in his new barbershop born a year ago after the approval of the new law that allow Cubans to open their own businesses. Carlo Alejandro Martinez Alcia is loocking himself in to the mirror to check his hair cut. Habana Vieja, Cuba. A Young Cuban walking in the Malecòn waterfront. Habana, Cuba. An american car from the fifties. Habana, Cuba. Veronica, a young Cuban pianist, drinking a beer in the FAC (Fabrica de Arte Cubano). One of the most represantative change is the birth of several private Art Centers in Habana. One of these centers, FAC (Fabrica de Arte Cubano) was born after Cuba allowed private factors more liberal establishment. For the youngsters, the center represents free zone to express their identities and ideas, and experiment common need for art with diversity. Habana, Cuba. Young Cubans in the FAC (Fabrica de Arte Cubano). One of the most represantative change is the birth of several private Art Centers in Habana. One of these centers, FAC (Fabrica de Arte Cubano) was born after Cuba allowed private factors more liberal establishment. For the youngsters, the center represents free zone to express their identities and ideas, and experiment common need for art with diversity. Habana, Cuba. The waterfront of Habana (Malecòn) seen from the Old Castle. Habana, Cuba.