Cuba & Its People

Featuring the African Diaspora

Date: Fri, December 1, 2023 - Fri, December 8, 2023

Trip Status: Waitlist Only

Price: From $4,995

Activity Level: Moderate

Region: Central America & the Caribbean

Arrangements: Alumni Holidays International

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Timeworn facades splashed with vibrant art, classic cars and rumba beats drifting down cobblestones. Get ready for an unforgettable immersion into Cuba's fascinating history and vivacious culture. Explore the many rich influences of Afro-Cuban heritage in historical or cultural elements emanating from the combination of native African and other cultural elements and manifested in religion, music, language, art, religion, and the arts. Go beyond Havana's striking grandeur to discover the heart of the local people and gain perspective on Cuba's ever-changing landscape. Meet local experts who share their profound insights and connections to their country. During intimate educational exchanges, experience life through the eyes of community leaders, business owners and farmers and learn how dancers and artists express their passions. This exclusive program is developed by AHI Travel and is operated in accordance with a Support for the Cuban People general license.

Reservations and Information

To reserve, complete a registration form in the brochure and mail to Duke Travels, Box 90572, Durham, NC 27708, or call (919) 684-2988 to reserve conveniently over the phone and let us know you are mailing your reservation form to hold your space.

To learn more about our travel program or any of our upcoming trips, please contact us at duketravels@duke.edu or 919-684-2988

Duke Leaders

Dr. Mark Anthony Neal

James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of African and African American Studies

Mark Anthony Neal is Chair of the Department of African & African American Studies and the founding director of the Center for Arts, Digital Culture and Entrepreneurship (CADCE) at Duke University where he offers courses on Black Masculinity, Popular Culture, and Digital Humanities, including signature courses on Michael Jackson & the Black Performance Tradition, and The History of Hip-Hop, which he co-teaches with Grammy Award Winning producer 9th Wonder (Patrick Douthit).

Mode of Travel

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