November is around the corner and that means another edition of the 'Encuentro de Amigos de Partagas' is due to take place. Many who come to this event every year from around the world have already booked their trip months ago. The 'Encuentro' is a 4 or 5 day event that takes place twice a year with the bigger turnout being the one on the 3rd week of November. The other 'Encuentro' is always on the 3rd week of April. There are a large number of Aficionados that look forward to this festival and an even larger one that wish they could make it. It's a great time to see old friends which you may only see this one time a year, at the 'Partagas Encuentro'. The pictures I've posted are from various Encuentros I've attended through the years. Several of the people in the photos have passed away, others (Cubans) have left the country for good and even more no longer work for the Partagas store or factory. One thing is certain however, when all of us get together for this event, it's good times all the way. A great time to meet old friends and an excellent opportunity to make new ones.
The pictures are posted in the order that the events usually take place....Day 1. The Cocktail (night), Day 2. Beach (day), Day 3. Campo (day) and Day 4. The Gala Dinner (night). They feed you, booze you up, entertain you and give you cigars at every days event, all that for the price of admission....What more can you ask for. Prices for each days event vary with the Gala Dinner on the last day being the most expensive. I believe I paid $350cuc for the entire 4 day package last year. In my opinion, just taking into account the cigars they give you (12-15), it's a great value. If you're a true Cigar Aficionado, you want to be at this event. Contact Information Below.
The pictures are posted in the order that the events usually take place....Day 1. The Cocktail (night), Day 2. Beach (day), Day 3. Campo (day) and Day 4. The Gala Dinner (night). They feed you, booze you up, entertain you and give you cigars at every days event, all that for the price of admission....What more can you ask for. Prices for each days event vary with the Gala Dinner on the last day being the most expensive. I believe I paid $350cuc for the entire 4 day package last year. In my opinion, just taking into account the cigars they give you (12-15), it's a great value. If you're a true Cigar Aficionado, you want to be at this event. Contact Information Below.
The Cocktail
Playa Day
Campo Day
The Gala Dinner
Love the pics- thanks for sharing! I'm jealous!!! Someone end the embargo so that I can visit the motherland!!! Someday...
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ReplyDeleteLooks like a Wonderful event.....Outstanding pics.
ReplyDeleteThe week of the 'Cigar Tours for Americans to Cuba' is the week the 'Partagas Encuentro' takes place.
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