Havana (29)



Source: Photograph (2010) by WTL© on site in La Habana Vieja.
Comment: The seated young men are playing dominoes (damas) while the others are observing and kibitzing. According to the Web site eHow, Cuban dominoes is unique: "The game of dominoes is the national game of Cuba. In Cuba, you will see people frequently playing Cuban Dominoes in public areas. Cuban Dominoes is also played in Cuban centers in America. The following will show you how to play this unique game of dominoes." For the special rules of Cuban dominoes go to the eHow Web site.
Humanities question: Describe and interpret the scene in this photo and compare it with a similar scene in Little Havana in Miami: => Calle Ocho #8.