Cuban cigar enthusiasts, including president Diaz Canel, participate in an auction of luxury humidors during the 25th Habano Festival. One of the humidors reached a record price of $4.8 million, as global cigar sales, particularly in the dynamic Asian market, continue to rise. "When you smoke a cigar, you feel free, especially after a whole day of work," says Jason He, a cigar enthusiast from Beijing. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES