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The Art & Architecture of CUBA The Art & Architecture of CUBA Havana, Cienfuegos & Trinidad April 16 to 23, 2016 Dear Duke Alumni and Friends, With the advent of normalized relations between the United States and Cuba, more Americans than ever are interested in visiting the island before it becomes more open to tourism. We are delighted to offer you the opportunity to gain an insider’s perspective on Cuba during this period of momentous change. Next spring, immerse yourself in the country’s rich history and fascinating culture on a program focusing on the art and architecture of Havana and the cities of the southern coast. Connect with Cubans of diverse backgrounds, from diplomats and museum directors to artists, students, and musicians. In Havana, stay at the elegant Hotel Parque Central in Old Havana, which we will explore on a walking tour. Meet some of the country’s leading artists on visits to their studios and homes, and at private receptions. Take a curatorial tour of the Cuban art collection at the National Museum of Fine Arts and enjoy an exclusive, after-hours reception at the Ceramics Museum. Discover the fishing village of Jaimanitas, where artist José Fuster has decorated more than 80 houses with whimsical murals and domes; and Ernest Hemingway’s home, Finca La Vigía, in the hilltop village of San Francisco de Paula. On an overnight excursion, explore Playa Girón, site of the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion, then continue Photo by Kate Klorer to Cienfuegos, the only Cuban city An art installation in the Plaza de San Francisco de Asís founded by the French. Meet the members of the world-renowned choir Cantores de Cienfuegos before a private performance, and spend a morning in nearby Trinidad, one of Cuba’s many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We hope to welcome you on this exciting people-to-people program. As space is limited and interest great, we encourage you to send your reservation soon. Sincerely, Beth Ray-Schroeder Director, Alumni Travel Duke Alumni Association Duke Alumni Association The Art & Architecture of CUBA April 16 to 23, 2016 ) r e t cen ( ek t Wro j ze r And d n a ft) e (l o ri a t aNo r ve Ri : os t Pho The Malecón (left), art for sale in Old Havana (center), and Plaza de la Catedral (right), Havana April 16 MIAMI / HAVANA Saturday Meet at Miami International Airport in the early morning for a regularly scheduled chartered flight to Havana. Upon arrival at the José Martí Airport, transfer to La Cabaña fortress, which boasts spectacular views of the city. Following lunch at a paladar, a privately owned restaurant often located in the owner’s home, check in at the deluxe Hotel Parque Central located in the city’s center. After an introductory talk by our Duke lecturer, our welcome dinner this evening is at a lively local restaurant. April 17 HAVANA Sunday Join an architectural historian for a morning lecture, followed by a walking tour of Old Havana focusing on the four main squares: Plaza de Armas, Plaza de San Francisco de Asís, Plaza Vieja, and Plaza de la Catedral. Visit the Taller Experimental de Gráfica, the print workshop located at Plaza de la Catedral. Founded in 1962 by mural artist Orlando Suárez with the support of Che Guevara, this studio/workshop is one of the most important graphic arts establishments today, preserving the old printmaking techniques. Conclude with lunch near the cathedral. Afternoon visits are arranged in the homes and studios of some of Havana’s leading artists, where there may be an opportunity to purchase paintings and drawings. This evening dinner will be at a paladar. April 18 HAVANA Monday Visit the National Museum of Fine Arts for a morning curatorial tour focusing on the Cuban art collection. Then drive to Cuba’s leading art school, the Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA), for an opportunity to interact with professors and students and see their work. Enjoy lunch at the home and studio of artist José Fuster in the nearby village of Jaimanitas, where he has decorated more than 80 houses with ornate murals and domes. Among the creations are a chess park with giant boards and tables and an artists’ wall composed of a quilt of tiles signed and donated by other Cuban artists. In the early evening, drive to the Ludwig Foundation for the Arts for a presentation on Cuban art. The Foundation President will host a cocktail reception and dinner. ) t gh i r and er t cen ( Maynor e li a t Na and t) ef (l e l Purma Indra by o t Pho Young artist working at the Instituto Superior de Arte (left), colorful view of Trinidad (center), and Colón Cemetery, Havana (right) April 19 HAVANA Tuesday Meet a former ambassador and deputy minister for foreign affairs for a lecture on Cuba’s current realities. Then attend an informal morning rehearsal of the Contemporary Dance Company of Cuba at the Teatro Nacional, located adjacent to the Plaza de la Revolución. In the late afternoon, we have been invited to a private, after-hours tour and reception at the Ceramics Museum, followed by dinner. April 20 HAVANA / CIENFUEGOS Wednesday Depart for Playa Girón, the landing site for seaborne forces of armed Cuban exiles in the 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion, and visit the museum dedicated to the event. Continue to Cienfuegos, founded by settlers from Bordeaux, France. After lunch, a walking tour includes the main square, the 19th-century Tomás Terry Theater with its magnificent wooden décor, and a local artist’s studio. In the late afternoon check in at the Hotel Jagua. The group has been invited to meet with the world renowned choir, Cantores de Cienfuegos, and enjoy a performance before dinner. April 21 CIENFUEGOS / TRINIDAD / HAVANA Thursday Drive this morning to Trinidad, one of Cuba’s many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visit the main plaza and museums, and pass beautifully decorated colonial homes. There will be leisure time to explore this historic city and meet local artists and craftspeople before lunch. Return to Havana and the Hotel Parque Central in the late afternoon. Dinner this evening is at leisure. April 22 HAVANA Friday Today begins with a visit to the historic Colón Cemetery. With its many ornate monuments commemorating Cuban heroes, statesmen, and novelists, this cemetery has been called the largest sculpture park in Cuba. Then depart for the hilltop village of San Francisco de Paula to visit Finca La Vigía, where Ernest Hemingway lived for 20 years. View the rooms of the house through open windows and see his fishing boat, the Pilar. Lunch is at leisure. In the late afternoon attend a private concert with an opportunity to chat with the performers, followed by our farewell dinner. April 23 HAVANA / MIAMI Saturday Transfer to the airport for the flight to Miami. TERMS & CONDITIONS PROGRAM RATE $5,795 per person, double occupancy reason of any defect in any aircraft, ship, train, bus or other carrier, or through SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $695 (very limited availability) neglect or default of any subcontractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of The Rate Includes Program. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole contract between n Round-trip airfare via regularly scheduled chartered flights: the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or DU and/or their agents be Miami / Havana / Miami responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to persons or property, due to n Seven nights hotel accommodations as per itinerary illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature or other such causes in connection with The Program or anything beyond n Buffet breakfast daily, five lunches, and six dinners. their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for transportation or other Bottled water and coffee / tea with all meals; local beer / wine program delays and changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that may at welcome and farewell dinners. be incurred. In the event it becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort n Escorted sightseeing via private motorcoach per itinerary, or well-being of the participants, or for any reason whatsoever, to alter the including services of bilingual national guide throughout itineraryat any time, without notice to the participants, such alterations will be the trip made without penalty to AAA or DU. Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the n Airport / hotel / airport transfers for all participants participant at all times. 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