A Model of Artistic Life – Havana, Cuba

When Jay Chou stepped into Havana with the melody of “Mojito”, the unique charm of this city spread across the world with the notes. Havana, caressed by the Caribbean Sea, is an outstanding example of the integration of art and life. Every corner of it is filled with the beautiful rhythm of the interweaving of art and life.

Walking along the streets of Havana, the passionate and unrestrained Latin music follows you everywhere. In the small taverns, the rhythm produced by the guitar and the shaker’s collision makes people sway uncontrollably. The music here is not related to one’s identity or age; it is the most genuine emotional expression in life.
Dance is the background color of the life of the Cubans. Whether in the bustling square or the narrow alleyways, the steps of salsa and rumba never stop. That is the love for life, and art blossoms with the most dazzling brilliance in this daily gesture.

In Jay Chou’s MV, the colorful Spanish-style buildings are impressive. The wrought iron balconies and the mottled walls become the canvas for street graffiti, and the historical texture and modern art coexist here, weaving out the dual soul of the city.

Cigar-making in Havana is a long-standing craft art. With meticulous selection of tobacco leaves and careful rolling, each cigar embodies the rich flavor of time. Lighting one, the aroma of tobacco spreads, not only a taste enjoyment, but also the ritualistic sense of life of the Cubans.

Even the vegetable market is full of artistic atmosphere. The brightly colored fruits and vegetables are neatly arranged, forming a natural still life painting. People enjoy this unique experience of the fusion of vision and life while bargaining.

Havana is lively because of art, and vibrant because of life. Through elements such as music, dance, architecture, and cigars, it perfectly interprets the truth that art is life. Jay Chou captured this naturally formed beauty with his camera lens, and the world heard the heartbeat of the Caribbean.