<p class="ql-block">到古巴探尋這片革命老區，却发现古巴的革命似乎尚未真正结束，而資產階級卻已悄然抬头。</p><p class="ql-block">童年時，我們曾唱著「要古巴！要古巴！不要美國佬！」，這首老歌如今在中國幾乎無人知曉了。而在哈瓦那的商店裡，可以輕易買到可口可樂，却找不到一瓶「王老吉」。或许成功的革命也需要來點可口可樂的滋味，但中國的世界革命輸出和「一帶一路」，是否已經遺忘了這位曾經的老戰友？</p><p class="ql-block">首都哈瓦那被譽為老牌社會主義國家，整座城市充滿了殘舊與破敗的氣息，卻又散發著一種既陌生又熟悉的革命氛圍。我們連續參訪了幾個古鎮，彷彿穿越回了六十年代以前，革命的余暉依稀可見。據說，自六十年代以來，這個國家的城市建設和經濟發展基本停滯。</p><p class="ql-block">在公路上，拖著疲憊身影的老舊汽車緩緩行駛，終於在路邊一家咖啡館停下。我點了一杯濃縮咖啡，杯中附帶一根小甘蔗。咖啡的苦澀與甘蔗的甘甜形成了完美的對比，只需一張代用券便可支付，折合約澳幣1.5元，而當地人則僅需約40澳分。</p><p class="ql-block">古巴的社會制度看似完備：免費的全民教育、堪稱世界一流水平的醫療體系以及極低的犯罪率，讓古巴人引以為傲。然而，極度落後的工業和物質匱乏，讓他們對改革開放充滿期待，卻又對資本主義的入侵抱有深深的恐懼，內心矛盾重重。</p><p class="ql-block">城市中几乎看不到現代化建築，殘舊的樓房隨處可見，過往的繁華早已煙消雲散。倒是那些三四十年代的古典出租車，在狹窄的小巷中穿梭，成為一道獨特的風景。這座古樸寧靜的城市，彷彿與現代生活相去甚遠。</p><p class="ql-block">「要雪茄！要可樂！要蘋果（手機）！就是不要美國佬！」這句話或許更能貼切地描述這個國家的現狀。</p><p class="ql-block">As I travelled to Cuba in search for a sense of nostalgia, I was surprised to find out that the Cuban Revolution has still yet come to a close with signs of a rising capitalist movement.</p><p class="ql-block">Despite the close bond that Cuba and China once had shared, their relationship has faded throughout the years, both taking steps away from each other and towards their respective futures. There was even a time during my childhood years, where we used to sing “Be like Cuba! Be like Cuba! But we don’t need you Americans!” But such an old song no longer exists. Likewise, how Coca-Cola is sold in local Cuban stores but no Wang Lao Ji. Perhaps Cuba has forgotten their old comrade?</p><p class="ql-block">Upon the arrival in Cuba’s capital Havana, I discovered a strong sense of déjà vu with its old towns filled with remnants of the revolution from the 1960s. Could it be that Cuba had stopped major urban and economic development 60 years ago?</p><p class="ql-block">As our car slowly but surely chugged down the road to finally arrive upon a coffee shop. There I sat down and ordered an espresso, as the waiter served me I noticed they had placed inside, a small piece of sugarcane. The sweetness from the sugarcane blended well with the bitterness of coffee creating a sense of bliss. What was interesting was that I, as a foreigner had to pay 1 Chavito equivalent to about $1.50 Australian Dollars, while locals would only pay in Pesos to the equivalent of 40 cents.</p><p class="ql-block">Cuba’s social systems are well established, such as providing free education and free healthcare with low crime rates. However, their industries are falling behind with an extreme lack of material supplies which has left many Cubans conflicted. They want to open up to capitalism but fear the deterioration of their current well maintained Cuban society.</p><p class="ql-block">In a city with no modern structures, the streets filled with dated buildings and the prosperity of the past running into the ends of its course, only leaving behind the vivid coloured classical taxis cruising along the narrow alleyways. The city is quiet and slow, a huge contrast to our fast-paced modern lifestyles.</p><p class="ql-block">“Want cigars! Want Coca-Cola! Want Apple (iPhone )! But we do not want the United States” these are the words and thoughts that represent the Cuban people.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><b style="font-size:18px;"><i>Allan Li WP</i></b></p><p class="ql-block"><i style="font-size:18px;"> Commercial Photographer and Graphic Designer</i></p><p class="ql-block"><i>商業攝影、平面設計師</i></p>