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partagas
Fabrica de Tobacos Partagas, Havana Cuba
One of the countries oldest and largest cigar factories, employing approx 750 workers. Founded in 1845 the factory is responsible for twelve brands of cigars (including Partagas itself): the most famous being Cohiba, Monte Cristo, Romeo y Julieta and Bolivar to name but a few.
Tours every 30 minutes take you through the process of drying, sorting, rolling and boxing all performed in separate rooms over four floors. The second floor is used as a cigar making school (after nine months those who graduate move upstairs to join the 250 skilled workers.
During the 8 hour shift they are read to from a newspaper in the morning and from a book in the afternoon and are expected to turn out 100 cigars a day depending on the brand and style of cigar. However, they are allowed to take as many breaks for as long as they like so long as the designated daily target is reached.
partagas
Fabrica de Tobacos Partagas, Havana Cuba
One of the countries oldest and largest cigar factories, employing approx 750 workers. Founded in 1845 the factory is responsible for twelve brands of cigars (including Partagas itself): the most famous being Cohiba, Monte Cristo, Romeo y Julieta and Bolivar to name but a few.
Tours every 30 minutes take you through the process of drying, sorting, rolling and boxing all performed in separate rooms over four floors. The second floor is used as a cigar making school (after nine months those who graduate move upstairs to join the 250 skilled workers.
During the 8 hour shift they are read to from a newspaper in the morning and from a book in the afternoon and are expected to turn out 100 cigars a day depending on the brand and style of cigar. However, they are allowed to take as many breaks for as long as they like so long as the designated daily target is reached.