Tumba Francesa La Caridad de Oriente
The clubhouse of the Tumba Francesa, a UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage tradition performed by descendants of Haitian immigrants who dance court-style to large drums.
The Tumba Francesa was created by descendants of enslaved Black people who came to eastern Cuba from Haiti in the 18th century with French plantation owners. It blends French court dance with African drumming. Dancers wear long skirts and carry handkerchiefs, accompanied by large hand drums and bells. It was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2003. The Caridad de Oriente society, founded in 1862, is the oldest surviving performing group. Its clubhouse is in the northern part of the old town. Rehearsals and performances are held irregularly, so ask your guesthouse host or the tourism office for the schedule.
Opening hours
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Nearby sights
- Emilio Bacardí Moreau Museum
- Carnival Museum
- Parque Céspedes
- Casa de Diego Velázquez
- Casa de la Trova
- Rum Museum
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
- Balcón de Velázquez