Cuba Day 2: The 23rd Annual Festival del Habanos Begins! Festival Opening Ceremony & Welcome Party!

Immerse yourself in the excitement of the 23rd Annual Festival del Habanos in this electrifying second episode of our Cuba series! The festival's opening ceremony sets the stage for a week of exceptional cigar unveilings. I have the honor of speaking with Jemma Freeman, Chairman of Hunters & Frankau, the exclusive importer of Cuban cigars into the United Kingdom, about her thoughts on this year’s new releases, while also speaking with Cuban Cigar afficionado, author, historian, 2007 Habanos Man of the Year, and style icon Nick Foulkes about what it’s like to finally be back in Cuba after the two year hiatus of the Festival.

Afterwards, we travel to the iconic Club Habana for the extravagant Festival Welcome Party, where we witness the launch of the new Montecristo Open Slam cigar.

The highlight of the evening is reuniting with Edward and Eddie Sahakian, where we share our first cigar together, surrounded by the energy and passion of our fellow cigar enthusiasts, again reunited in Cuba for the Habanos Festival.

This episode is a celebration of the community, the craftsmanship, and the rich traditions that define the Habanos experience. So, join us as we step into the heart of Cuba's most prestigious cigar festival.

WHAT I AM WEARING
Hat: Optimo Hats Straw Montecristi https://bit.ly/Panama-hat
Suit: Divij Bespoke Double Breasted Linen Jacket with oatmeal Dormeuil trousers https://kaweb.shop/divij
Shirt: Charvet Bespoke
Tie: Kirby Allison Sovereign Grade Pink Floral Prined Silk Tie https://kaweb.shop/Pink-floral-tie
Shoes: Bespoke Foster & Sons Semi-Brogues

🙏 Thank you to those who helped make this series possible:
🔸 Jemma Freeman and Hunters & Frankau
🔸 Daymi Difurniao and the entire Habanos marketing team

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📽 WATCH ALL THE VIDEOS IN OUR CUBA SERIES:
🧳 Packing My Luggage for Cuba:    • Packing for Cuba! My First Trip! Haba...  
🧳 Packing My Cigars for Cuba:    • Selecting Cigars for their Return to ...  
1️⃣ My First Day in Cuba!:    • My First Day in Cuba! Discovering Hav...  
2️⃣ Habanos Festival Opener & Welcome Night:    • Cuba Day 2: The 23rd Annual Festival ...  
3️⃣ Havana Sit Down Smoke with Edward and Eddie Sahakian:    • Cuba Day 3: A Dream Realized - First ...  
4️⃣ The Glorious Tobacco Fields of Cuba
5️⃣ Bolivar Festival Night
6️⃣ El Laguito Factory Tour
7️⃣ Humidores Habana
8️⃣ Havana Walking Tour with Edward and Eddie Sahakian
9️⃣ Hotel National Tour
🔟 Habanos Festival Black Tie Gala and Auction


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🎬 CHAPTER TIMECODES
00:00 Series Introduction
01:40 Habanos Festival Opening Ceremony
05:10 Jemma Freeman
18:25 Nick Foulkes
22:38 Tom Chamberlin
26:30 Welcome Night Party
28:54 Kirby Meets Up With Edward and Eddie Sahakian

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