Foreign Smokers at Cohiba Factory
Cigar dealers and smokers from over 60 countries are paying a visit Thursday to El Laguito (Cohiba) factory, where the world renowned Cuban cigars are rolled, to learn more about the quality of these habanos.

According to organizers, the factory will exhibit works by artisans and painters that symbolize the product not only as a commodity, but also as piece of art.

This time, the festival is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Cohiba, founded after the triumph of the Cuban Revolution in 1959, which has turned into a symbol of cigars on the island.

Today´s agenda includes two lectures: “Habano´s Presence in Cuban National Culture” and “Cigar Factory Readers in Culture,” and a cigar rollers´ contest.