Beyonce and Jay-Z caused a big stir in Havana as they marked their fifth wedding anniversary on Thursday.
R&B's power couple were mobbed by dozens of well-wishers as they stepped out together to enjoy a celebratory lunch and sightseeing in the Cuban capital.
The 31-year-old singer cut a striking image, with her hair styled into cornrows.
She was wearing a patterned yellow ensemble which showed off her legs while rapper Jay-Z, 43, looked like the quintessential tourist in shorts, a blue T-shit and hat.
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The couple - who married Paris on April 4, 2008 - toured colonial
Old Havana wearing dark glasses and were surrounded by bodyguards and
excited fans.
Beyonce posed for pictures with local schoolchildren while Jay-Z puffed on a Cuban cigar, and then they popped into another restaurant that boasts a rooftop terrace with a sweeping view of the harbour.
Beyonce and Jay-Z declined to speak to reporters, and it was not clear why they travelled to Cuba. State-run website CubaSi called it a tourist trip.
Washington's
51-year embargo makes it illegal for U.S. citizens to visit Cuba for
mere tourism, although tens of thousands of Americans travel there each
year on academic, religious, journalistic or cultural exchange visas.
The Obama administration eased many of the restrictions in 2011, but tourists still need a special visa or to be part of an organized tour.
In the past, artists who were challenged by the government have said they visited for cultural purposes.
On Wednesday evening the pair dined out at the renowned restaurant La Guarida - and police had to step in to keep the crowds at bay.
La Guarida staffers showed The
Associated Press pictures of the two dining on typical Cuban creole
favourites - fish, chicken, black beans and rice - accompanied by their
mothers.
The privately run restaurant is famous as the filming location for the hit movie Strawberry and Chocolate, and is a mainstay on Havana's tourist circuit.
Waitress Silvia Fernandez said Beyonce toured the eatery and looked at photos of past celebrity clients: Jack Nicholson, Jodie Foster, Danny Glover, Will Smith, James Belushi and more.
Their bodyguards' presence
outside set the gritty, bustling neighbourhood of Center Havana abuzz,
and a crowd gathered downstairs shouting Beyonce's name until she went
to a balcony and waved.
Police arrived and made sure she was able to exit without incident.
'She was beautiful, without a drop of makeup, very natural,' waitress Silvia Fernandez said. 'What happened with the people was incredible.'
R&B's power couple were mobbed by dozens of well-wishers as they stepped out together to enjoy a celebratory lunch and sightseeing in the Cuban capital.
The 31-year-old singer cut a striking image, with her hair styled into cornrows.
She was wearing a patterned yellow ensemble which showed off her legs while rapper Jay-Z, 43, looked like the quintessential tourist in shorts, a blue T-shit and hat.
Scroll down for video
Power couple: Beyonce and Jay-Z stepped out in
Havana, Cuba, on Thursday as they dined out for lunch to celebrate their
fifth wedding anniversary
Beyonce posed for pictures with local schoolchildren while Jay-Z puffed on a Cuban cigar, and then they popped into another restaurant that boasts a rooftop terrace with a sweeping view of the harbour.
Beyonce and Jay-Z declined to speak to reporters, and it was not clear why they travelled to Cuba. State-run website CubaSi called it a tourist trip.
Causing a stir: Jay-Z puffed away on a Cuban cigar as they toured the area flanked by a bodyguard
Fan frenzy: Crowds assembled outside the Saratoga hotel in a bid to catch a glimpse of the singer in Old Havana
The Obama administration eased many of the restrictions in 2011, but tourists still need a special visa or to be part of an organized tour.
In the past, artists who were challenged by the government have said they visited for cultural purposes.
On Wednesday evening the pair dined out at the renowned restaurant La Guarida - and police had to step in to keep the crowds at bay.
You're my idol: The songstress met with schoolchildren and posed for a photograph with them
The privately run restaurant is famous as the filming location for the hit movie Strawberry and Chocolate, and is a mainstay on Havana's tourist circuit.
Waitress Silvia Fernandez said Beyonce toured the eatery and looked at photos of past celebrity clients: Jack Nicholson, Jodie Foster, Danny Glover, Will Smith, James Belushi and more.
Taking a breather: Beyonce and Jay-Z took
stopped for lunch at a restaurant which boasted a rooftop terrace with a
sweeping view of the harbour
Still going strong: It is five years to the day since they R&B star wed in Paris, France
Police arrived and made sure she was able to exit without incident.
'She was beautiful, without a drop of makeup, very natural,' waitress Silvia Fernandez said. 'What happened with the people was incredible.'
Just gotta light it! Bey took control of the camera as Jay-Z enjoyed his cigar as they walked the streets
Fanfare: A street performer looks on as the famous couple walk on by on their tour
Wining and dining: The pair walk down the stairs at La Guarida restaurant after eating out on Wednesday night
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