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Christmas and End of Year in Cuba: Humor and Irony with Zequi Pérez
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
2023-12-20 23:13:52
A young man TikToker Cuban used humor and irony to describe how the Christmas and the end of the year in Cubaand did not hesitate to conclude that Santa Claus says he is not going to visit the island because “it is very bad.”
The Internet user identified in the aforementioned social network as “Zequi Pérez” listed – while eating a plate of what he himself described as “sancocho” – How in Cuba at this time everyone focuses on getting what they will eat on the 24th and 31st.
Zequi Pérez described the ideal celebration on the island: a family meal with music, dominoes and shots of rum, always seasoned by a funny family member, another drunk and one who arrives without warning.
However, in this scenario the real guest of honor is pork meat.
“Really what cannot be missing is pork. That’s the hallmark: a congrí, some tostones, a yuca with mojo, a lettuce with tomatoes, some chicharroncitos to snack on…”, listed Zequi excitedly.
However, he ended up concluding that even though that is what is styled and traditionalright now there is almost no one who can complete that idyllic menuand recalled that “a piece of pork costs you an eye and half of the other.”
Other recurring themes at Christmas in the rest of the world, such as the giving of gifts and houses decorated with lights, might not be dreamed of.
“Here you are not going to see that Christmas spirit anywhere, the destroyed streets are normally what you are going to find, it is the sad reality,” he explained.
“Here everyone is thinking regarding what they are going to eat on the 24th and 31st, that is the Christmas spirit, that is what Cubans are thinking”the young TikToker, who has more than 25 thousand followers on the aforementioned social network, concluded with bitterness tinged with humor.
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Understanding the Resurgence of Illnesses: Insights from Virologist Hartmut Hengel on the Current Corona Situation and Potential Flu Wave in January
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
2023-12-21 16:15:19
Illnesses due to Corona are widespread once more, and the flu wave might come in January. Freiburg virologist Hartmut Hengel explains the situation and says what we still don’t know regarding Corona.
BZ: Mr. Hengel, everyone knows someone who is Corona-positive, even if they are not lying in bed with it themselves. Air …
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Rugby Adventures: The Story of Fumélois Club Players Turned Andorran Internationals
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
2023-12-21 14:19:00
the essentials Three rugby players from the Fumélois club are also Andorran internationals. They recount their rugby adventures across Europe, between emotions during the anthems and hair loss in Turkey.
Usually, on Sundays, the Franken brothers, Benjamin and Samuel, as well as Galdric Calvet wear the black and white colors of the US Vallée du Lot 47, the Fumelois agreement (Fumel – Tournon – Saint-Vite). However, four weekends a year, the USVL 47 staff knows that it will not be able to count on these three young players. For good reason, they are often at the other end of Europe. But always on a rugby field.
For two years, they have defended the colors of the Andorra national team, where Daniel Franken – a well-known figure in Lot-et-Garonnais rugby and father of Samuel and Benjamin – coaches the back lines. The Isards, nickname of the selection, play in the international Conference championship, the 4th European level. This season, the Andorrans face Latvia, Finland, Denmark and Norway.
But how might three players from Lot-et-Garonne have the honors of the selection? Because they played, in their youth, within the only rugby club in the Principality, VPC Andorra, which played for several seasons in the French championships before recently joining those of Catalonia. “The first time the coach calls you, you feel something special… You are still asked to represent a country. The first night, you don’t sleep much. You don’t think regarding anything else. »
Turkish shearing
And their first selection, they will remember it for a long time. “It was in Türkiye. There is a ritual in the selection: for your first cape, we shave your head. Generally, we go to Turkey to have more hair. We can say that we went there to lose them! »
Since then, the hair has grown back. Like traveling with the selection. “It’s still a great experience. The plane, the hotel, the foreign country… We don’t have much time to visit, except in the evening following the match! » In the USVL 47 locker room, this brings back good memories to “Tass” Moussaïd and Mounir Ben Bouneffa, who experienced similar adventures with Morocco. Or Bachuki Gujaraidze with Georgia.
The colossi of Northern Europe
With their Andorran teammates, most of whom play in the local club, they face rugby from elsewhere. “Malta is very strong. Finland is surprising. But, generally, when we face nations from the north or east of Europe, we come across guys who make us 20 kg and two heads but who are not very rugby. » They estimate the level of these European games at the Federal 2-1. “For us, rugby-wise, it’s a good experience. Especially since we are playing with the IRB rules. We push the scrums to the limit, we can tackle higher, make spoons…”
If Benjamin and Samuel Franken and Galdric Calvet are of French nationality, wearing the Andorran selection jersey has real meaning for them. “We represent a country, a nation. When we sing the anthem together, in front of the public, it’s strong… There is an extra level of motivation compared to a simple championship match. »
Next deadline for the Andorran internationals of USVL 47 on April 13 with the reception of Finland then a trip to Norway on May 13.
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