Havana, Cuba.- The XXVIII International Habano Festival to be held from February 29 to March 4 in Havana, will be dedicated to the iconic brand of snuff Cohiba, who turns half a century after its creation.

It is, according to experts, Cuban cigars greatest international prestige, which was created in 1966 to be given away to diplomatic personnel.

Experts reiterated that the submission of new sizes is in line with the development program of Habanos SA, responsible for marketing the prestigious cigars in more than 150 nations.

The Festival maintains the traditional visits to the plains of snuff in Pinar del Río and cigar factories in the capital, and the holding of the Trade Fair, the International Seminar and the International Competition Habanosommelier.

Translated by: Daysi Olano Fernandez