CANADA-CUBA
SPORTS & CULTURAL
FESTIVALS
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
The followingpeople would welcome the chance to share their first hand experiences with you personally.
“Our band trip to Cuba was a profound experience, touching the very souls of the kids. In 30 years of doing travel with students, I’ve never seen students come away so wonderfully affected. If you are looking for a truly worthwhile experience for your band students…go for it! The people at Canada-Cuba Sports & Cultural Festivals are excellent.” Terry Hill, Dartmouth, NSEmail:
“We have gone to Cuba twice with Canada-Cuba Sports & Cultural Festivals. Both times it was a wonderful experience. The focus is on interacting with the people and being a part of their culture and customs. This experience is authentic, real and invaluable. The tour is set up so that you experience music from beginning to end. Our performances were followed by a Cuban tradition of dancing with the hosts. Our hotels were clean and comfortable. The food was of good quality. Our translator/guides stayed with us 24 hours a day. If there were anything we needed they would get it done. We traveled in two new Volvo buses.”
Blaine Workman, Winnipeg, MB Tel: 204-837-1321 Email:
“An excellent way to learn about a very different culture and about the origins of a musical genre. The itinerary was well prepared, organized and carried out. The Havana Youth Jazz Festival venues were first class. The Cuban high School musicians had superb ability on instruments. Our translator/guide Adiel and musicologist Bobby Sanabria were an excellent combination. I intend to go again.”
David Flello, Victoria, BC Tel: 250-382-4634 Email:
“What we enjoyed most was: interacting with the Cuban students and musicians, the variety and levels of the performance venues, the balance of structured and unstructured time in the well planned itinerary, the conscientious and knowledgeable translator guides and their flexibility to make things work. The Cuban students were sincerely glad to perform and share with us.”
Bob Rebagliati, North Vancouver, BC Tel: 604-903-3600 Email:
“Well-organized, excellent balance between performance opportunities, excursions and leisure time. Hotel settings were great, excellent pools. Highlights were the cultural presentations. Superb translator/guide – Julia is a real gem. Our group felt secure and at ease while in Cuba. An excellent opportunity for our students to mature and grow.”
Brent Bannerman, Antigonish, NS Tel: 902-863-1620 Email:
“I was impressed by the integrity of the program. The itinerary worked out for the choir, it was based on our needs and objectives. Everything that Canada-Cuba Sports & Cultural Festivals promised was delivered. There was attention given to the details. The program content was full and meaningful, the meals and accommodation were good. Some truly excellent venues and concerts.”
Carl Cherland, Regina, SK Tel: 306-791-9150 Email:
“This is a fantastic educational experience. In addition to the performances we learned so much about the history and culture of the Cuban people. The Cuban music students produce high quality musicianship while working with limited resources and enthusiastically shared their musical traditions with us. Good choice of hotels and quality meals. Thank you for organizing an experience that our students will remember forever.”
Roger Cook, Toronto, ON Tel: 416-396-2380