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Hialeah

A Cuban man stands outside a convenience store in Hialeah, Florida. Hialeah has the highest percentage of Cuban and Cuban American residents of any city in the United States, at 74% of the population.
Gricel Crespo, from Santa Clara, Cuba, arrived to Miami in 1994 after one day at sea on a motorized raft. "Yo soy balsera de verdad!" (Interpretation translation: Balsera is Cuban slang word for rafter. She is expresses how she is a legitimate rafte
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In Hialeah, a colada (Cuban espresso) can be found in almost every corner inside cafeterias, grocery stores or restaurants. In this photo, ladies at the Salon 49 share a colada with staff and customers. A routine they will probably participate in se
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In every city there is a main street that welcomes all business and excitement in the town. In Hialeah, that is 49th street. A strip of Cuban cuisine and local Cuban business owners. 49 street is one of Hialeah's main reference points. In this photo
Judiht Blanco Dominguez moved to Hialeah a year ago from Camagüey, Cuba. When asked if she liked it here in the United States she replied, "I love it here, but my husband hates it." (translated from Spanish)
Vicky Bakery is one of Hialeah's most successful bakeries known for their pastelitos, croquetas, Cuban bread and extravagant cakes made out of meringue frosting.
Hialeah also has one of the largest Spanish-speaking communities in the country. Signs in Hialeah are almost always in both Spanish and English. With the large Cuban population most Cuban immigrants do not need to learn English.
Presidente Supermarket targets the Latin culture in South Florida, which is sustained by the Cuban population in Hialeah. These supermarkets are the only stores in the United States with a directed Spanish name.
The Cuban culture brings many Santeria believers that are brought to the city of Hialeah. These stores in Hialeah help the Santerios get the supplies they need for their religious practices.  
Hialeah is also special because it's large elderly population.
Street vendors are also a big part of Hialeah culture. You can find one in almost every intersection selling a variety goods including, flowers, fruits, churros, peanuts, beverages, and more.

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