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In Máximo Gómez Park, better known as Domino Park, players are on the final day of a free three-day domino tournament that began March 9, drawing avid players and spectators to celebrate a thriving Cuban tradition.
Hosted by the non-profit organization Kiwanis of Little Havana, the tournament raises funds to support the organizations programs benefitting youth and families in the community.
Brought from Cuba through the millions of immigrants in Miami, domino’s has integrated itself as one of the cornerstones of Miami’s culture, especially for neighborhoods like Little Havana.
“My parents played since I was a little kid, so I watched them play that table game that so beautiful and especially entertaining,” said player Carlos Chavez. “When you’re playing with family and friends, it’s such a beautiful feeling.”
Although there is no reward for the winners, incentives aren’t missing. Players are driven by their pure love for the game and the connections they developed through it.
While millions of Cubans have been displaced over the last 60 years, domino’s has continued to thrive as a culturally bonding tradition, allowing Cubans to carry a piece of home with them. The tournament concludes March 11 at 4 p.m., for more information visit the Carnival Miami website.
