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International cigar festival opens in Havana
Published on February 27, 2013 Email To Friend    Print Version

HAVANA, Cuba (ACN) -- The 15th International Habano Cigar Festival kicked off in Havana on Tuesday with the presentation of new cigar shapes of the famous brand Montecristo, an event which attracts cigar lovers and guests from over 60 countries.

Participants at the festival, which runs till March 2, will test new shapes Vegueros and Partagas, two brands on the commercial portfolio of Habanos S.A. corporation, which markets the Cuban product in more than 150 nations.

Business people, cigar collectors, sommeliers, directives, artists, officials and diplomats will take part in seminars and testing sessions. They will also visit cigar factories and plantations, among other usual activities held during the annual event.

The festival opened with a music concert at the Morro Castle fortress, on the entrance of Havana Bay.
 
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