CUBA for WOMEN a People-To-People Exchange

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CUBA FOR WOMEN A People-to-people Exchange

March 7 to 15, 2014

a program of the stanford alumni association STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY In 2009 we offered our frst program dedicated to the issues and challenges facing women. The response to our Jordan Women’s Seminar was overwhelming: “An outstanding experience,” “unique,” and “loved the opportunity to travel with and meet such an amazing group of women.” We invite you this time to Cuba, for an exploration of the lives and inspirational stories of women making a difference for themselves and their families in this fascinating island nation. Professor Jennifer Brody lends her expertise on documentary flm, the economics and history of sugar, and race, gender and sexuality in Latin American and Caribbean culture to this program. I hope you can join us.

Brett S. Thompson, ’83, Director, Stanford Travel/Study HAVANA Highlights MINGLE with women art- EXPLORE charming but SAVOR Cuban cuisine as CUBA ists, foreign policy experts, faded Havana as you stroll we dine in several women- community leaders and the cobblestone streets, owned paladars, and activists and discuss the taking in the architecture speak with the owners for FOR unique challenges facing and other sites and sounds a glimpse into what it is like women in Cuba more than of Cuba’s capital. to be a woman running a 50 years after the revolution. business in Cuba today. WOMEN Cover: The Cathedral of Havana

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linked to the difficulties of TUESDAY, MARCH 11 Itinerary daily life in Cuba. She is an HAVANA outspoken critic of the manipu- Start the day with a meeting FRIDAY, March 7 lation of Cuba’s political history with John Caulfield, the head HOME / MIAMI, U.S. and uses her art to express this. of the U.S. Interest Section and Arrive in Miami independently HOTEL SARATOGA (B,L,D) the highest-ranking U.S. dip- and check in to our airport lomat in Cuba. Continue on to hotel. CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL MONDAY, MARCH 10 meet with Mirta Yáñez, a poet, HAVANA novelist, critic and extraordinary SATURDAY, MARCH 8 Meet with Rosa López- writer of short fiction. Drive to MIAMI, U.S. / HAVANA Oceguera, a specialist in U.S. the home of Cristina Vives, a Depart Miami this morning on foreign policy and U.S.-Cuban well-known Cuban art critic a scheduled charter flight to relations and the author of and dealer, for a behind-the- Havana. At an al fresco lunch several essays and books. scenes look at contemporary at the historic Hotel Nacional, Continue on to a round-table art in Cuba. Also meet Cristina’s meet with Sylvia Rodriquez, an discussion at the Cuban husband, the noted Cuban pho- emerging entrepreneur who is National Center for Sex Educa- tographer Figueroa. Attend a running a fruit freezing busi- tion (CENESEX). Lunch is at reception and talk this evening ness from her home. Enjoy a the home of curator Milagros at the Ludwig Founda- welcome reception and dinner Borges Gomez, where there tion, an autonomous, at our hotel. HOTEL SARATOGA (L,D) is time to admire the works non-governmental of many different Cuban and non-profit insti- SUNDAY, MARCH 9 artists including Kunta, tution in Cuba cre- HAVANA Ruben Rodriguez, Salvador ated to protect Take part in a discussion led by Corratge and Orestes and promote Dr. Rena Pérez, formerly with Hernandez. This afternoon contempo- the Ministry of Agriculture and we meet with Josefina Vidal, rary Cuban a retired advisor to the Ministry currently the minister of North artists and of Sugar. Enjoy a walking tour American affairs and consid- culture. The of old Havana followed by lunch ered by many to be the most Ludwig Founda- at Doña Eutemia, where we politically powerful woman in tion encourages meet with the owner. Later visit Cuba today. Joining us for dialog with both the Riviera Hotel, tour the city dinner this evening are two Cuban and garden of El Vedado and take a young lawyers whose legal international drive along La Rampa. Dinner clinic helps Cubans dealing this evening is at the home of with issues such as unjust artist Sandra Ramos, whose evictions, human rights works focus on the recovery of and police brutality. a social and individual memory, HOTEL SARATOGA (B,L,D) HAVANA U NITED S TATES Miami FLORIDA

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cultural communities, and THURSDAY, MARCH 13 FRIDAY, MARCH 14 several artists from the Founda- MATANZAS HAVANA tion will be at the reception. Venture outside Havana to Meet with Dr. Aleida Guevara, Dinner this evening is at the Matanzas, referred to as “the the daughter of Che Guevara, paladar L’Atelier, where the Athens of Cuba.” Between 1817 considered one of the most owner Neuris will talk about and 1827, after the introduc- skilled and dedicated pediatri- her life as an entrepreneur in tion of large sugar mills, the cians on the island of Cuba. Cuba. HOTEL SARATOGA (B,L,D) region flourished and attracted Continue to the Iglesia de San a large number of artists, writ- Francisco, where we watch WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 ers, musicians and intellectuals. a rehearsal of the Camerata HAVANA Explore the historic quarter and Romeu, an all-women group Explore the Cuban Collection visit Ediciones Vigia, which was of string musicians founded by at the Museo de Bellas Artes, founded by a group of women Zenaida Romeu. This evening accompanied by Lucilla Fernan- in 1985 and produces hand- gather for our farewell dinner at dez, a curator of contemporary made first edition books on a La Guarida, the setting for the art. Later watch a rehearsal of range of topics. The books are film Fresa y Chocolate. HOTEL the Danza Contemporanea de typed, stenciled and pasted SARATOGA (B,L,D) Cuba. This extraordinary dance in limited editions. Meet with group melds the techniques of director Agustina Ponce and SATURDAY, MARCH 15 classical ballet with American a number of the artisans who HAVANA / MIAMI, U.S. modern dance, Afro-Cuban work with her. Then see the Transfer to the airport for our dance, the Cuban rumba and Pharmacy Museum, housed afternoon charter flight back to Spanish flamenco. Enjoy an in a former pharmacy that was the U.S. Upon arrival in Miami, afternoon round-table, “Femi- founded in 1882. Enjoy a tour of go through immigration and nism in Cuba Today: Rethink- this extraordinary collection of customs and then connect to ing Theory and Practice,” led original equipment, furnishings flights home. (B) by several prominent Cuban and medical recipes with its women. Following our discus- director, Marcia Brito. Stop for Please note: This itinerary sion, enjoy a private screening lunch at the Matanzas Seminary provides a look at the type of of Fidel: The Untold Story with and enjoy a performance in the programming we are incorpo- Estela Bravo, its creator and chapel by the internationally rating into this special visit to one of the world’s foremost renowned Matanzas Chamber Cuba. Panelists, dinner guests documentary filmmakers. After- Choir. Return to Havana where and other special meetings are wards dine with several women we dine with Yoani Sanchez, subject to schedule changes including actress Assenh whose popular blog, Generation and final confirmation. A final Rodriquez, poet Nancy Morejon Y, provides a view of daily life itinerary with further details will and president of the Book in Cuba to readers around the be sent to confirmed partici- Institute, Zuleica Romay Guerra. world. HOTEL SARATOGA (B,L,D) pants prior to departure. HOTEL SARATOGA (B,L,D)

YOANI SANCHEZ THE FLORIDITA, Havana

Pharmacy Museum, Matanzas

Trip Information

Dates Personal items such as internet access, telephone March 7 to 15, 2014 and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services Size Limited to 30 female participants Air Arrangements U.S. domestic airfare is not included in the program Cost* cost. International airfare between Miami and Havana $6,795 per person, double occupancy standard room is included in economy class on scheduled charter $7,795 per person, single occupancy standard room flights. $7,495 per person, double occupancy junior suite** $8,695 per person, single occupancy junior suite** What to Expect *Association nonmembers add $200 per person Cuba has undergone many changes in the last few **There is a limited availability of junior suites years, and general conditions have improved. That being said, Cuba’s tourism industry is still develop- Included ing, and patience with local service standards will Roundtrip economy class airfare between Miami and greatly improve one’s enjoyment of the trip. We expect Havana 8 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations that participants will be a self-selecting group whose 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners Cuban visa interest in the places we visit and people we meet far fees Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions outweighs the need for creature comforts. In many Bottled water on excursions Gratuities to porters, ways, the challenges of this program are part of the guides, drivers and restaurant staff for all group learning experience. activities All tours and excursions as described in the itinerary Transfers and baggage handling on Daily excursions involve one to three miles of walking program arrival and departure days Minimal medi- with tours as long as three hours on city streets, which cal, accident and evacuation insurance Educational are, in some cases, uneven or cobblestoned. We program with lecture series and pre-departure materi- tour sites that might include stairs without rails, high als, including recommended reading list, a selected thresholds and uneven terrain, and where elevators book, map and travel information Services of our are limited, unavailable or non-functioning. Some sites professional tour manager to assist you throughout and museums do not allow buses to pull up in front, the program thus necessitating several minutes of walking to reach the entrance. Some days require early-morning starts; Not Included we often have a very full schedule of excursions, U.S. domestic airfare Passport fees Cuban lectures and special events. Medical treatment and departure tax (25 CUC, approximately $30) care are not always available or up to U.S. standards. Immunization costs Meals and beverages other Luggage will need to be handled by individual travel- than those specified as included Independent ers at airport customs points where porters are not and private transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption permitted. Participants must be physically fit, active and baggage insurance Transfers and baggage and in good health. We welcome travelers 15 years of handling in Miami Excess-baggage charges age and older on this program. Pavlovsk Palace

Ediciones Vigia, Matanzas

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Deposit & Final Payment we receive your deposit. The product the program. We cannot accept any A $1,000-per-person deposit is offered in this brochure includes responsibility for losses or additional required to hold space for this special benefits if you postmark your expenses due to delay or changes program. Complete and return the insurance payment within a specified in air or other services, sickness, attached reservation form or place window: 15 days of the date listed weather, strike, war, quarantine, force your deposit online. Final payment on the confirmation letter for the majeure or other causes beyond our is due 120 days prior to departure. Waiver of Pre-existing Conditions and control. All such losses or expenses As a condition of participation, all coverage for Financial Insolvency; will have to be borne by the passenger confirmed participants are required 21 days for the Cancel for Any Reason as tour rates provide arrangements to sign a Release of Liability. benefit. only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations Cancellations & Refunds Eligibility to this published itinerary as may Deposits and any payments are We encourage membership in the be deemed necessary. The right is refundable, less a $500-per-person Alumni Association as the program reserved to cancel any program prior cancellation fee, until 120 days prior cost for nonmembers is $200 more to departure in which case the entire to departure. After that date, refunds than the members’ price. Parents payment will be refunded without can be made only if the program is and their children under 21 may further obligation on our part. The sold out and your place(s) can be travel on one membership. For right is also reserved to decline to resold, in which case a $1,000-per- more information or to purchase a accept or retain any person as a person cancellation fee will apply. membership, visit alumni.stanford/ member of the program. No refund will We recommend trip-cancellation goto/membership or call (650) be made for an unused portion of any insurance; applications will be sent 725-0692. tour unless arrangements are made to you. in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Responsibility Baggage is carried at the owner’s Insurance The Stanford Alumni Association, risk entirely. The airlines concerned Stanford Travel/Study provides all Stanford University and our operators are not to be held responsible for travelers who are U.S. or Canadian act only as agents for the passenger any act, omission or event during the citizens with minimal medical, with respect to transportation and time that passengers are not onboard accident and evacuation coverage exercise every care possible in their plane or conveyance. Neither under our group-travel insurance doing so. However, we can assume the Alumni Association, Stanford policy. Our group policy is intended no liability for injury, damage, loss, University nor our operators accept to provide minimal levels of protec- accident, delay or irregularity in liability for any carrier’s cancellation tion while you are traveling on this connection with the service of any penalty incurred by the purchase of program. We strongly recommend automobile, motorcoach, launch or a nonrefundable ticket in connection that you subscribe to optional any other conveyance used in carrying with the tour. Program price is based baggage and trip-cancellation out this program or for the acts or on rates in effect in July 2013 and is insurance. A brochure offering such defaults of any company or person subject to change without notice to insurance will be mailed with your engaged in conveying the passenger reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, confirmation about one week after or in carrying out the arrangements of tariffs or fuel charges.

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JENNIFER DEVERE BRODY remembers as a child being told of her great-aunt Katie’s trip to Cuba in the early 1930s, a trip that was written up in the local newspaper in Austin, Texas. She is looking forward to her first trip to Cuba with great anticipation, as her research interests include comparative studies of race and ethnicity and the history of colonialism, as well as bloco (a form of black face minstrelsy), the Castas paintings depicting miscegnation and Coco Fusco’s work on women and art in Cuba. “Learning about art and culture opens our eyes to different ways to organize the world,” she offers. “I am always “We met some curious about how new ideas circulate and how aesthetics and amazing women politics work together.” On our program, some of the topics Professor Brody will cover include comparative studies in race from all walks of life, and ethnicity, GLBT rights, documentary films, dance, theater who are determined and the history of food. to make a difference — Chair, department of theater and performance studies, since 2012 for other women. — Professor, department of drama, and affiliate faculty, Inspiring and instruc- Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity, tive—challenged me since 2011 — Faculty fellow, Clayman Center for Research in Gender as to what I can do!” Studies, 2012–13 — Author of Punctuation: Art, Politics and Play (2008) and Jan Miller ’60, South Africa Impossible Purities: Blackness, Femininity and Victorian Women’s Seminar Culture (1998) 2 0 11

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“I love the ‘value added’ in Stanford trips. This one was exceptional in the women we met, the programs we learned about and the promise for a better understanding between cultures.” Carole Flaxman, Jordan Women’s Seminar, 2009

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