Cuban Cigar Factory

[KurtFF8]

(I couldn't think of anywhere other than the Politics sub-forum to post this)

This is a little video I put together from my trip to Cuba this past summer.

I asked about some things in the beginning then there's some footage from the factory. Figured this would be of interest to RevLeft

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[wunderbar]

Did you sneak in your camera or was it allowed in? When I toured a cigar factory in Havana last year they had a strict no-camera rule.

[KurtFF8]

It's usually not allowed but they let us film that day. It does look like I'm trying to be sneaky during the Q and A part, but that was really just me holding my phone awkwardly.

[RedSonRising]

How'd you like it OP? Last time I went was almost exactly 3 years ago, I loved it. I'd be interested to hear what your reactions were, either here or PM or whatever.

Thanks for posting the video.

[Mic Check!]

Very decent. Thank you! :thumbup1: :wub:

[Susurrus]

Just got back from Cuba today, very interesting. How was going with the venceremos brigade like?

[KurtFF8]

Just got back from Cuba today, very interesting. How was going with the venceremos brigade like?

It was a pretty great experience. We got to see quite a lot and meet people from various organizations. And the fact that we were doing a travel challenge is important too in my opinion.

Did you go with an organization?

[Susurrus]

Did you go with an organization?

Nope. A local episcopal church has a sister church in Sibanicu, Cuba, so every year they organize a trip to bring supplies to the people there. I go with them. Technically, the organization would be the Episcopal Church, but it's really rather informal, with people on the ground doing the organizing and such.

[KurtFF8]

Sounds like an organization to me ;)

[Susurrus]

Sounds like an organization to me ;)

To whoever approves the visas as well.