Cuba

Cuba

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Map of the Island of Cuba

Cuba is a Caribbean island nation under communist rule. It has sugar-white beaches and is dotted with tobacco fields, which play a part in the production of the country's legendary cigars. The capital, Havana, is lined with pastel houses, 1950s-era cars and Spanish-colonial architecture in the 16th-century core, Old Havana. Salsa music plays in the dance clubs and cabaret shows are performed at the famed Tropicana.

Cuba remains a top priority for our travels after our initial trip to Cuba in 2016. We have many great Cuban friends who are working diligently to transform their country with positivity, training, and the expansion of The Gospel. 

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House of Grace Thailand Director Jutiporn Muelae

Jutiporn Muelae & Her Family

One of the House of Grace campus directors, Jutiporn Muelae, was one of the original 12 girls when House of Grace was founded in 1988. She now has a degree in accounting and speaks three languages. She is happily married to her husband A-la, and they have two sons: Piti and Pluim.

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Chiang Rai Thailand

Chiang Rai, the former capital of the great Lanna Kingdom, is a fascinating province filled with cultural and natural wonders, including the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos, and Burma come together; an area that was once the hub of opium production, a trade that had much influence on cultural practices and lifestyles. Chiang Rai had stayed off the tourist radar for many years, its people enjoying very leisurely development and mostly traditional, rural lifestyles. Until this day, entire clans live together in bamboo houses and each village has its own individual character. Recently tourism has boomed in Chiang Rai, where visitors have come to explore the pristine natural beauty of the countryside and immerse themselves in the indigenous culture, including those of a variety of different hill tribe communities. Fortunately for tourists, Chiang Rai is also a center for community development projects, helping rural villagers develop their attractions without adversely affecting their natural and cultural assets.

Reposted from "Amazing Thailand"

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