By tonyes on Skatehive
A Necessary Introduction The Royal Palm and the Ox have a very strong presence in my life because I grew up in a rural area of Cuba where these two elements were part of my living space. My family used them in various aspects of our lives, and for my parents and siblings, they are two elements that helped us in our development and growth. For my mother, the Royal Palm was a sacred tree (she practiced the Yoruba religion), and according to her teachings, this plant was the queen of our flora because of its varied uses, its majesty, its height, and its strength. As for the ox, it also played an important role in our lives due to its use in agriculture, its contribution to food security, and the many benefits it provided. That is why I chose the Royal Palm, Cuba's national tree, and the ox for this work, which is a tribute to my parents, my siblings, and my family's childhood. The Royal Palm The royal palm is one of the most emblematic and elegant palm trees in the world, a symbol of na