Cubans in the United Kingdom are Cuban people who were born in or have migrated to the United Kingdom.
The majority settled in the Greater London area after fleeing political persecution and the Communist government in the 1970's and 80's.
According to the 2001 Census, there were 1,083 Cuban-born people living in the UK. In 2001, the UK held host to the sixth largest number of Cuban emigrants on the planet (behind the USA, Spain, Italy, Mexico an...
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Cubans in the United Kingdom are Cuban people who were born in or have migrated to the United Kingdom.
The majority settled in the Greater London area after fleeing political persecution and the Communist government in the 1970's and 80's.
According to the 2001 Census, there were 1,083 Cuban-born people living in the UK. In 2001, the UK held host to the sixth largest number of Cuban emigrants on the planet (behind the USA, Spain, Italy, Mexico and Canada respectively).
The main contribution of Cubans in the UK has been through the introduction of bars and restaurants specialising in Cuban cuisine as well as the ever-growing popularity of Salsa Music via various bars and clubs. As far as events go, the Carnival de Cuba is one the largest free festivals celebrating Cuban Culture in Europe, held in London's Southwark Park and featuring live Salsa bands, UK native Cuban Reggaeton artists such as Papo Record and Kid Afrika, dance, food, drink, and kid's events. The event is normally held...
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