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HAVANA, Sept. 10, 2022, /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--

- The exclusive event held in Havana, Cuba, was attended by people from 43

countries and renowned national and international artists, such as James

Morrison, who was in charge of giving the closing concert of the evening

- During the event, two unique humidors in the world were auctioned for which

2,900,000€ were raised, funds that will go entirely to Cuban Public Health

The long-awaited celebration of the 55th anniversary of Cohiba, Habanos' most

emblematic and prestigious brand, took place in Havana, Cuba, the birthplace of

what is considered the best cigar in the world. For three days, Habanos, S.A.

offered its guests a full program of activities starting with a Welcome

Cocktail, followed by a visit to the El Laguito Factory and ended with the

acclaimed Gala Dinner.

Two years after the last Habano Festival, Cuba was once again visited by

aficionados of Premium cigars, especially Habanos, with a Welcome Cocktail for

650 lucky people. Attendees were treated to a magical evening with an

experiential journey through the brand's more than five decades of successful

history and its main Lines: Classic, 1492, Maduro 5 and Behike.

There was also a visit to the emblematic El Laguito Factory, where the Cohiba

brand vitolas have been produced since 1966, ensuring the delicacy and quality

of these Habanos.

The final touch was provided by the exclusive Gala Dinner with 650 attendees

from 43 countries and focused on the novelties that Habanos, S.A. presented on

the so-called "Cohiba Year" with its launches Cohiba Ambar, Cohiba Colección

Ideales and Cohiba 55 Aniversario Edición Limitada.

This dinner was the culmination of all the celebrations held around the world

to commemorate Cohiba's 55th anniversary. An event full of tradition, luxury

and moments of pleasure with the Habano as the protagonist, which has received

international recognition from the most demanding aficionados. Since its birth

in 1966, Cohiba has been synonymous with exclusivity, tradition and quality.

The gala was attended by renowned artists with long careers such as César

López, Miguel Patterson and Manolito Simonet, as well as by leading figures

from the music scene such as Niurka González, Haila, Lily Daly and Mayko

D'Alma, and artists with innovative proposals such as Camila Rodhe, Geidy

Chapman, Emilio Frías "El Niño," Vocal Renacer or Tenores Los Clásicos. The

evening ended with a concert by the internationally renowned James Morrison.

According to Leopoldo Cintra González, Commercial Vice President of Habanos,

S.A.: "In addition to luxury and exclusivity, Cohiba is synonymous with the

work and effort of generations that have managed to make it the most recognized

Habanos brand worldwide." He added: "How could it be otherwise, such a singular

date deserved some launches at the height of what we call the "Cohiba Year"

with three unique and special vitolas such as Cohiba Ámbar, Cohiba Ideales, and

Cohiba 55 Aniversario Edición Limitada."

During the event, and for the first time outside the framework of the Habano

Festival, the auction of two unique humidors was held. All the Habanos they

contain were made " Totally by hand with long filler" and by the best

torcedores of the El Laguito Factory. The proceeds will go entirely to Cuban

Public Health.

The Cohiba 55th Anniversary Humidor, worth 2,800,000€, contains 550 Habanos

from all the prestigious brand lines and represents a tribute to Cohiba's

success story. Made with precious woods, mother-of-pearl, and Swarovski on the

outside and okume and mahogany on the inside.

Humidor Rare Le Rituel & Cohiba Ambar, worth 100,000€, was made to include a

bottle of Champagne Rare Milésime 1988 and 44 Cohiba Ambar. It is the first of

a series of 10 Limited Edition Humidors handcrafted on demand by the

prestigious artisan workshop Elie Bleu, which has been making humidors for

tobacco since 1976.

The 2020 and 2021 Habanos Awards were also presented to Eulalio Bejarano and

Riad Boukaram in the Business category, Walid Saleh and Angel Garcia Muñoz in

the Communications category, and Vicente Fausto Torres and Nelson Rodriguez

Lopez in the Production category.

Learn more about Cohiba's history here

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SOURCE: Habanos, S.A.