Surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, Cuba, an old man full of stories, is whispering to us the legends of those years. Since the middle of the last century, Cuba has chosen a different path of socialism, which has gone through decades of trials and hardships and left a deep imprint of the times. Walking through the streets of Havana, it's like stepping back in time to the last century, where every brick and tile seems to tell a story of the past.
On both sides of the street, historic Spanish colonial buildings still stand. However, their facades are mottled, and the colored paint is gradually peeling off, revealing its original gray and white background. These buildings are like witnesses of history, and their faces are full of past glory and present loneliness. Although these old houses are sturdy in structure, the traces of time make them look vicissitudes. The iron bars on the windows are rusty, as if silently telling stories that have been forgotten by time.
In the streets of Cuba, you can easily spot vintage cars that are considered "national symbols" by locals. Most of these cars came from the sixties and seventies in the United States, and after years of baptism and countless repairs and modifications, they still galloped tenaciously on the road, constituting a different scenery. These classic cars not only carry the nostalgia of the Cuban people for the past, but also the helpless embodiment of the lack of transportation under real conditions. Although they breathe smoke and roar engines, they are like messengers of time, always reminding us of the limited resources and the difficulties of modern transportation.
In this store, the shelves are always not very full, and from time to time you can see those empty display shelves. Even some basic daily necessities are often out of stock. People often have to wait in long queues to buy food and daily necessities. This kind of rationing system under the planned economic system has really had a great impact on people's lives. Looking at such daily life, it is really impressive that this country has really paid a lot of price on the road of pursuing socialism.
However, the spirit of the Cuban people has not lost in any way to those material conditions. Their music, dance, and art are like the soul of the country, everywhere. Street performers hug guitars and sing cheerful songs, children play on the tattered basketball courts, and old people play chess in the park. Although life is a bit difficult, the Cuban people are still living a good life, full of hope and vitality.
The current situation of poverty in Cuba is not accidental, but the result of a combination of factors. Historical choices, changes in the international environment and domestic policy formulation have shaped Cuba today. This is not only a severe challenge on the road of socialist exploration, but also a portrayal of the Cuban people's perseverance and tenacious survival and development in the face of adversity. The story of Cuba is like a long narrative full of twists and turns, and it tells a story of dreams, perseverance and change. While we deplore Cuba's plight, we are also full of anticipation and curiosity about its future. It is a country full of challenges and opportunities, and its future is full of possibilities.