International Festival of Cuban Cigars

Cuban cigars recognized as the best in the worldIn February, the annual Cuban cigar festival opens in Havana. It is attended by more than 600 manufacturers, exporters, collectors and fans of the famous tobacco from 47 countries. The festival program includes exhibitions, concerts, trips to tobacco plantations, discussions and presentations. And it's all about Cuban cigars. Various competitions and auctions of tobacco products are held.

Guests will be able to visit tobacco factories and plantations, as well as participate in seminars on a variety of topics: from the ability to make cigars and the art of enjoying them, to detecting fakes. The program provides lunch, during which fine wines will be served with certain varieties of cigars.

The festival is traditionally attended by President Fidel Castro. 2001. Cuba exported 153 million cigars. At least 70% of Cuban cigar exports are destined for the European market. Cigars produced in Cuba are among the most expensive in the world, according to RBC.