• People visit fields of tobacco during the 16th Havana Cigar Festival in the Pinar del Rio province. The event, which closes on 28 February, gathers about 1.500 specialists and fans from all over the world. Ernesto Mastrascusa / EPA
    People visit fields of tobacco during the 16th Havana Cigar Festival in the Pinar del Rio province. The event, which closes on 28 February, gathers about 1.500 specialists and fans from all over the world. Ernesto Mastrascusa / EPA
  • A man takes a photo of a Havana cigar leaf during the 16th Havana Cigar Festival. Ernesto Mastrascusa / EPA
    A man takes a photo of a Havana cigar leaf during the 16th Havana Cigar Festival. Ernesto Mastrascusa / EPA
  • Cigar fans visit the tobacco fields. Ernesto Mastrascusa / EPA
    Cigar fans visit the tobacco fields. Ernesto Mastrascusa / EPA
  • A guide waits for tourists at a warehouse. Ramon Espinosa / AP Photo
    A guide waits for tourists at a warehouse. Ramon Espinosa / AP Photo
  • “Nothing will stop this socialist revolution”. Ramon Espinosa / AP Photo
    “Nothing will stop this socialist revolution”. Ramon Espinosa / AP Photo
  • A worker, right, leaves the tobacco factory as a child waits for his mother to finish work. Ramon Espinosa / AP Photo
    A worker, right, leaves the tobacco factory as a child waits for his mother to finish work. Ramon Espinosa / AP Photo
  • Women select the best tobacco leaves for cigar fans to enjoy. Ramon Espinosa / AP Photo
    Women select the best tobacco leaves for cigar fans to enjoy. Ramon Espinosa / AP Photo

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In pictures: Roll up for the Cuban Cigar Festival

Rob Gurdebeke

February 26, 2014

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Cigar enthusiasts from around the world come to Cuba for the 16th annual Havana Cigar Festival to visit tobacco farms and factories and savour new cigar brands.

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