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The Cigar “Readers” of Cuba

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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The Art and Tradition of Cigar Making in Cuba

This chapter delves into the sensory experience of Cuban cigar factories, focusing on the vital role of the lector who reads to the cigar rollers. It highlights the historical significance of tobacco in Cuba and the cultural impact of this tradition on the workforce's social and emotional wellbeing.

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