Mario Cartaya

Nationally recognized architect turned author
Author of Journey Back into the Vault: In Search of My Faded Cuban Childhood Footprints
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While salsa is famous the world over, the most popular music genre in Cuba is Son Cubano. Like many other Cuban music genres, Son Cubano contains Spanish and African musical influences.

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Men playing dominoes in the street is a common sight in most Cuban neighborhoods. Dominoes is a popular Cuban past-time and social activity. The players sit around tables in the street and play dominoes for hours. It can be a noisy, activity with onlookers watching every move.

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On February 1898, an explosion sank the battleship U.S.S. Maine in the Havana, Cuba harbor, killing 266 members. The sinking of the Maine incited US passions against Spain, leading to a naval blockade of Cuba and declaration of war.

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The Holidays are upon us! Check out my book, Journey Back Into The Vault. Its an amazing journey of a man discovering his Cuban childhood roots.

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Cuba has a literacy rate of 99.8%, one of the highest in the world. Following the Cuban Revolution, Castro’s government launched the Cuban Literacy Campaign with the aim of abolishing illiteracy and making school accessible to everyone.

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What will you be reading over the holidays? Please share! And have an amazing day. ❤

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Cuban private sector surpasses Cuban government in imports for 1st time since 1960, accounting for 61%. A significant shift in the economy and a sign of the changing times.

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May you be gentle to yourself......

May your thoughts be filled with happiness
and love......

May the world be kind to you......

May God keep you in the palm of his
hand......

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Explaining the philosophical expression of my designs at the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora exhibition of my work to a Broward College architectural design class.

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Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!

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Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!

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Did you know that American icon Hemmingway invented the Daiquiri at the Floridita Bar in Havana?

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Did you know the Havana Riviera Hotel opened in 1957, and Ginger Rogers gave the original performance at its Copa Cabaret ?

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Join Us!!

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A short while back, I wrote a book about my journey home to explore my childhood roots in Cuba. This was an amazing time in my life of self-discovery, love, and friendship. Join me on this journey! Check out the book on amazon.

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#TBT -The Miami Springs Varsity Baseball Team 1968. I am in the middle row, 2nd from left. Tag yourself if you are in this picture!

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I am so grateful! I am traveling the world discussing my journey. Writing this book was an absolute joy! I learned so much about myself and the world around me! Thanks to all who love and support this venture!

Learn more about my book here-

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More pictures from the Clewiston Museum Lecture. What a blessing to meet so many amazing people along my journey.

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More pictures from the Clewiston Museum Lecture. What a blessing to meet so many amazing people along my journey.

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What a time we had at Appleton Museum. It was great connecting with people sharing my story. It was an honor and I am thankful for all of the love and support received by so many.

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