Cuba Edition

May 17, 2028

Dia del Agronomo leads today's complete edition for Cuba.

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Wednesday, May 17, 2028

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Striking view of futuristic architecture at City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia, Spain under clear blue skies.
Regional/Cultural Day

Dia del Agronomo

Honoring the agricultural workers of Cuba. From the tobacco fields of Pinar del Rio to the sugarcane plantations of the east, Cuban farmers feed the nation. Without them there is no cigar, no coffee, no rum, and no Cuba.

A vibrant turkey displaying its feathers in a rustic barn setting with a horse in the background.
Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of São Tomé and Príncipe Day

You encounter African palm civets, African grey parrots, and endemic São Tomé sunbirds as the most iconic wildlife native to São Tomé and Príncipe. You see that dogs, cats, chickens, and goats are commonly kept as pets throughout these islands. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.