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Cuba Nostalgia - Fri., May 18, 2012

  • Judith Acosta, her face painted with a Cuban flag, joins the festivities at the annual Cuba Nostalgia event at Fair Expo Center. on Friday, May 18, 2012. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

  • Magile Alvarez dances as a part of the group "El Solar" at Cuba Nostalgia on Friday, May 18, 2012. Cuba Nostalgia is an event in it's 14 year that showcases Cuban life, customs, heritage, food and vendors. Cuba Nostalgia began Friday the 18 at 11 a.m. and runs through Sunday the 20. Tessa Lighty / Miami Herald Staff

  • Magile Alvarez dances as a part of the group "El Solar" at Cuba Nostalgia on Friday, May 18, 2012. Cuba Nostalgia is an event in it's 14 year that showcases Cuban life, customs, heritage, food and vendors. Cuba Nostalgia began Friday the 18 at 11 a.m. and runs through Sunday the 20. Tessa Lighty / Miami Herald Staff

  • Nadiosta Villamil, a vendor of "Old Cuban Books" at Cuba Nostalgia on Friday, May 18, 2012. Tessa Lighty / Miami Herald Staff

  • Members of the group Maraqueran y Dancia Gold of Little Havana Activities and Nutritions Centers at Cuba Nostalgia on Friday, May 18, 2012. Tessa Lighty / Miami Herald Staff

  • Magile Alvarez dances as a part of the group "El Solar" at Cuba Nostalgia on Friday, May 18, 2012. Tessa Lighty / Miami Herald Staff

  • Judith Acosta, left, paints the face of Victoria Godoy, right, at Cuba Nostalgia on Friday, May 18, 2012. Tessa Lighty / Miami Herald Staff

  • Blanquita Lezcano dances at Cuba Nostalgia on Friday, May 18, 2012. Tessa Lighty / Miami Herald Staff

  • Magile Alvarez performs during the annual Cuba Nostalgia event at Fair Expo Center. on Friday, May 18, 2012. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

  • Sculptor Guillermo "Willy" Arguelles with his Automobile Art-Sculpture, a 1920's Mack Bulldog. The trucks were used in Cuba. The sculptor took a year to construct of wood metal and rubber, It is 47 inches long and it is the first time seen in public. at the annual Cuba Nostalgia event at Fair Expo Center. on Friday, May 18, 2012. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

  • Cuban coasters at the annual Cuba Nostalgia event at Fair Expo Center. on Friday, May 18, 2012. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

  • Naydira Macea at left and Nolanyis Macea dance as Paulina Guerra, 9, joins in during festivities at the annual Cuba Nostalgia event at Fair Expo Center. on Friday, May 18, 2012. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

  • Atrtist Roy Rodriguez at with his art work on display at the annual Cuba Nostalgia event at Fair Expo Center. on Friday, May 18, 2012. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

  • Alexander Toledo, 7, and Anabel Toledo, 9, play dominos at the annual Cuba Nostalgia event at Fair Expo Center. on Friday, May 18, 2012. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff

  • Josefina Bogete and Envelio Castillo dance at the annual Cuba Nostalgia event at Fair Expo Center. on Friday, May 18, 2012. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff