Asian culture in the middle of Havana [eng/spa]
One of the cultures that I find most attractive is the Asian one, because I feel that it has an incredible touch of femininity, as every little detail is treated with delicacy. That is why I had been looking forward to visiting the Asia House museum, which is located on Mercaderes Street, or as we say here: in the very heart of Old Havana. The experience was overwhelming for me, so I share it with lovers of good popular art.
Una de las culturas que más atractiva me resulta es la asiática, debido a que siento que esta tiene un toque increíble de feminidad, pues cada pequeño detalle es tratado con delicadeza. Por ello, hacía algún tiempo estaba deseosa de visitar el museo Casa de Asia, el cual está ubicado en la calle Mercaderes, o como decimos aquí: en el mismo corazón de la Habana Vieja. La experiencia fue sobrecogedora para mí, por eso la comparto con los amantes del buen arte popular.
During this visit I was able to access the exhibition room located on the second floor, which was enough to be enchanted with the place, and with many desires to return. From the first step you take inside this place, you can already breathe a different atmosphere. The view is lost trying to observe the end of the Japanese garden, which divides the building at its midpoint.
In one of the corridors there is a library specialized in Asian culture (which even has copies of old books that are original); and there are museum classrooms, which have among their objectives to prepare future professionals who will be dedicated to keeping alive the history and heritage culture; which seems to me an excellent idea that they are located right in the museum houses themselves. In addition, they also offer courses that are open to the public, of some of the languages practiced in this region, mixed with the teaching of typical customs.
En esta visita pude acceder a la sala de exposición que se encuentra en la primera planta, que fue suficiente para quedar encantada con el lugar, y con muchos deseos de regresar. Desde el primer paso que se da dentro de este sitio, ya se respira un ambiente diferente. La vista se pierde intentado observar el final del jardín japonés, que divide la edificación en su punto medio.
En uno de los pasillos se encuentra una biblioteca especializada en cultura asiática (que posee incluso ejemplares de libros antiguos que son originales); y están habilitadas aulas museos, que tienen entre sus objetivos preparar a los futuros profesionales que se dedicarán a mantener viva la historia y la cultura patrimonial; lo cual me parece una excelente idea que se ubiquen justo en las propias casas museables. Además, se ofrecen también cursos que están abiertos al público, de algunos de los idiomas que se practican en esta región, mezclados con la enseñanza de las costumbres típicas.
I really liked the fact that this visit was made with the specialized assistance offered by the House, which is a plus to know the real value of the elements that compose it, and a little of the history of the region in a more enjoyable way. The guide told us that the house has also hosted many cultural events and exchange workshops.
At the entrance, there are two posters with very valuable information. The first of them details a summarized chronology of the repair processes of the house and its owners, in addition to reflecting the functions fulfilled by the house. The second one shows data that have been extracted from historical archives about the construction of the building. And of course, there is also a geographical map showing the location of the countries that make up the Asian continent.
Me gustó mucho de esta visita que la realicé con la asistencia especializada que ofrece la Casa, lo cual es un plus para conocer el valor real de los elementos que la componen, y un poco de la historia de la región de forma más amena. La guía nos comentó que la casa ha acogido también muchos eventos culturales y talleres de inetrcambio.
En su entrada, se observan dos carteles que tienen información muy valiosa. El primero de ellos detalla una cronología resumida de los procesos de reparación de la casa y sus propietarios, además de reflejar las funciones que cumple la misma. En la segunda, se muestran datos que han sido extraídos de los archivos históricos sobre la construcción de la edificación. Y por supuesto: no puede faltar un mapa que geográfico que muestra la localización de los países que integran el continente asiático.
The Asia House hosts temporary exhibitions, but I had the chance to enjoy the permanent exhibition Treasures of the Orient, which displays impressive items, both for decorative and utilitarian purposes.
Among its items are wooden figurines, which are representative of Cambodia, India and Sri Lanka. From the Vietnamese culture, a variety of puppets are exhibited, as they are one of the most representative and traditional elements of this culture.
La Casa de Asia acoge exposiciones transitorias, pero yo tuve la posibilidad de disfrutar de la exposición permanente Tesoros de Oriente, la cual exhibe artículos impresionantes, tanto con fines decorativos como utilitarios.
Entre sus elementos destacan figuras de madera, que son representativas de Cambodia, India y Sri Lanka. De la cultura vietnamita, se exponen una variedad de títeres, pues constituye uno de los elementos más representativos y tradicionales de esta cultura.
Of the figures that I consider to show an impeccable finish, are the elephants, which have a very special spiritual meaning in Asian culture as they are synonymous with good fortune, nobility and the value of family and unity.
Also shown are chests, figures made with stones of great beauty such as jade and quartz; and vases of various shapes.
De las figuras que considero que muestran un acabado impecable, están los elefantes, que tienen un significado espiritual muy especial en la cultura asiática al ser sinónimo de buena fortuna, nobleza y el valor de la familia y la unidad.
Se muestran además cofres, figuras elaborados con piedras de gran belleza como el jade y el cuarzo; y jarrones de varias formas.
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Traducción: DeepL
Discord: indipnash91
X: @NashP91986
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Proud Asian here. Thank you for the appreciation of Asian culture. It is heart-warming.
Qué hermoso recorrido, @indipnash91. Me encantó cómo capturaste la presencia asiática en medio del bullicio habanero, con detalles tanto historicos como de la cotidianidad. Tus fotos transmiten una armonía entre culturas que a veces pasa desapercibida, gracias por mostrarnos 👌🏾♥️
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