El Mejunje
Calle Marta Abreu núm. 12, Santa Clara, Villa Clara
Although since 1984, its principal animator, playwright, director and promoter Ramón Silverio Gómez organised gatherings in different places of the city, which began to be known as "mejunje" (term that means a brew or concoction made with ingredients of questionable origin), it is on 26 January, 1991 when it establishes itself in the recovered ruins of the Oriente Hotel. Seen with certain misgivings by those who still have not been able to rid themselves enough of old prejudices to enjoy a travesty show or accept quite naturally the presence of couples of the same sex, this centre, based on good art and a familiar warmth, has become a must-see place to whoever visits the city of Santa Clara. Dance, trova, rock and pop concerts, theatrical stagings, film showings, jam sessions by performers in search of a bohemian ambience after their presentations have all made El Mejunje an emblematic place, where on any night you might well bump into writer Miguel Barnet, painter Zaida del Río, showman Bobby Carcassés, singer Carlos Varela, the Bishop of Santa Clara or the President of the Cuban Parliament.
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