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Customs and Traditions:
Dominoes, Cuba's National Pastime
By: Frank Guiral
According to many people, baseball is Cuba's national sport. It is said that babies are born with a baseball and a bat in their hands, unlike any other country.
But there are some people who believe that babies come with a domino in their hands. It is a game that is also very popular throughout the Caribbean islands with many people getting familiar with the rectangular pieces at a very young age. Usually the father is the first teacher, playing a game with friends and family at home with their child on their lap.
Dominoes is a game where you can make new friends and provides hours of entertainment. Its popularity in Cuba crosses both genders and all races, ages, religions, and parts of the country. It is played in homes, public parks, porches, and on the streets. Maybe it is because it is Cuba's number one pastime that the International Federation of Dominoes decided to hold its first World Championship in Havana in 2003 and, some months ago, has decided repeat the visit
But there are some people who believe that babies come with a domino in their hands. It is a game that is also very popular throughout the Caribbean islands with many people getting familiar with the rectangular pieces at a very young age. Usually the father is the first teacher, playing a game with friends and family at home with their child on their lap. 
