We are a team of young Cuban professors, professionals and entrepreneurs passionate about our reality
10/01/2025
One of our favourite parts of the is preparing authentic Cuban cocktails with you!🤗
It is more than just mixing drinks, it is about sharing stories, creating connections, and setting the perfect vibe.☺️
What’s your go-to Cuban cocktail? A refreshing mojito, a classic daiquiri, or perhaps a sweet Cuba Libre?🍹
26/12/2024
How do we prepare our ?😉
🧡 By thinking of ways to bring you closer to Cuban culture.
🧡 Crafting a menu tailored to the occasion for an enjoyable time.
🧡 Putting energy and passion into making the best cocktails.
🧡 Welcoming you with open arms.
Are you ready?😊
24/12/2024
Merry Christmas from the Knocking on Cuba team!🎄
May this season bring joy, celebration, and exciting things to come.☺️
19/12/2024
Just a few days before the Havana Film Festival 🎬 wraps up, let’s talk about one of the city’s iconic cinemas: Cine Yara.
This historic theater has hosted screenings featuring renowned national and international artists. With a seating capacity of 1,500, it is one of Havana’s most significant cinemas, premiering some of the most anticipated films.
For many in the capital, it is also a beloved meeting spot for friends and family.😉Have you ever visited it?☺️
03/12/2024
✨ Every December, Havana Comes Alive with Cinema! 🎥
Since 1979, Havana has hosted Festival del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano (Festival of New Latin American Cinema) every December, filling the city with the magic of storytelling and creativity.
This iconic event brings together filmmakers from across Latin America, all competing in various categories for the prestigious Gran Premio Coral, a symbol inspired by the vibrant coral reefs of the Caribbean Sea.
In 2024, the festival celebrates its 45th edition and will run from December 5th to 15th.
🎬 Plan Your Escape to the Movies!
If you are visiting Havana during these dates, do not miss the chance to dive into the captivating world of Latin American films. Let the city’s artistic spirit inspire you!
18/11/2024
The Statue of “El caballero de París” (Gentleman from Paris) is one of the most iconic landmarks in Havana’s Historic Center.
Located at the entrance of the Basilica of San Francisco de Asís, this bronze sculpture, crafted by the artist José Villa Soberón, pays tribute to one of the city’s most legendary figures.José María López Lledín, the real name of the Gentleman from Paris, arrived in Cuba from Spain.
By the 1950s, he was wandering the streets of Havana with his unkempt beard and hair, always dressed in black, complete with a cape—even in the summer! He carried a folder filled with papers and a bag with his belongings.His story has inspired countless works of art in Cuba.🇨🇺
Remember when we recently shared about Mercaderes Street in Old Havana? Here, we are giving you a glimpse of one of its hidden treasures!🤗
Between Tacón and O'Reilly streets, you will find an iconic mural portraying 67 prominent figures from 19th-century Cuba.
Spanning roughly 300 square meters, this masterpiece is made up of 52 panels and was completed in 2000.To create this mural, artist Andrés Castillo conducted meticulous research, delving into old bulletins to bring these historical figures—and the cultural, political, and social atmosphere around them—back to life.
We explore more of these fascinating stories in our Uncovering the Heritage of Old Havana experience.Join us in our link in bio!😉
29/10/2024
Have you heard about Cuba’s rationing system and the "libreta de abastecimiento" (ration book)? 🤔
The rationing system was created to offer some level of equity in access to resources for the population. Although it has considerably shrunk over time, it remains an essential source of food for most Cubans, especially the poorer sectors.
However, the ration book does not cover all consumption needs, which have to be met in other markets.
During our , we will dive into how this system works, and you will get a firsthand look at the local “bodegas” (ration stores). Are you up for it?😉
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Knocking on Cuba es un espacio de oportunidad para los jóvenes profesionales que formamos parte de este grupo.
Formados en la Universidad de La Habana en distintas disciplinas, con experiencia docente e investigativa, nos permite poner en práctica nuestras expertises en un entorno relativamente virgen desde el punto de vista de la gestión de negocios, al tiempo que contribuir a fortalecer las herramientas de otros emprendedores.
Es una alternativa económica para obtener ingresos extra para nuestros hogares, que ha terminado por constituirse en espacio de realización personal y profesional.
QUE GANAMOS
Ganamos experiencias y capacidades profesionales en el sector privado, redes, amigos, autonomía financiera, al tiempo que contribuimos a construir un país que se parece a nuestras expectativas y continuamos formando profesionales en las universidades.
QUE PERDEMOS
Nada. Cuando despertamos, la universidad aún estaba ahí.