Chinatown restored to former glory

HAVANA - Havana's Chinatown is being restored to its former glory as work in the district in downtown Havana began several weeks ago.

The restoration is in preparation for celebrations in November marking the 500th anniversary of the founding of Cuba's capital.

As part of the renovation, heavy machinery has been brought in to dig up streets and sidewalks, expose pipes and cables, as well as prevent the usual hubbub of cars and pedestrians.