- The Habano is a symbol of tradition and exclusivity and its history has 
always been very closely tied to the city from which it takes its name, Havana

    Havana is celebrating its 500th anniversary this year, and the history of 
the Habano is closely tied to this city, from which it takes its name. The 
history of the Habano extends all over the Cuban capital and its footprint is 
felt in several places around the city.

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    The Tobacco Museum (Museo del Tabaco) is an institution in constant motion. 
Here visitors can find everything related to the ritual enjoyed by good Habanos 
smokers.Another representation of Habanos in Havana is the San Cristobal de La 
Habana brand. Its vitola, Prado, owes its name to an emblematic avenue in the 
city. The Paseo del Prado is home to well-known buildings, and among the 
highlights are the Gran Teatro de La Habana,inaugurated in 1838, and Havana's 
Capitol, built in 1929, and regarded as one of the six most important palaces 
in the world.

    Other symbols related to the Habano are the emblematic tobacco factories, 
where Cuban cigar rollers make each Habano Totalmente a Mano con Tripa 
Larga - Totally Handmade with Long Filler in the most traditional way: the Real 
Fabrica de Tabacos Partagas is one of the most popular tobacco factories in the 
city. The Fabrica de Tabaco Torcido El Laguito is known as one of the most 
exclusive and most reserved factories for visitors. Lastly,the Real Fabrica de 
Tabaco Torcido La Corona is famous for being one of the most unique and 
prominent buildings in Cuba.

    In order to pay tribute to the city the Festival will dedicate 
a Master Lecture to the 500th anniversary of the city of Havana and its 
connection to the Habano, by Dr. Eusebio Leal Spengler, Historian of the city 
of Havana. Also, this edition will see the presentation of an exclusive 
production of 500 humidors of San Cristobal de La Habana 1519 (57 ring gauge x 
170 mm length), specially designed to commemorate the anniversary of the
city.

    Habanos, S.A. has also paid special tribute to the five centuries of 
Havana, this year dedicating the welcome evening event to the city, as well as 
to the San Cristobal de La Habana brand, which is celebrating 20 years since 
its creation.

Contact: Young & Rubicam: 
         press.habanos@yr.com 
         Carla Llado
         Tel: +34-669-54-69-09

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SOURCE: Habanos SA