1.   Hawkers worked the crowd, selling shaved ice, straw hats and -- despite a U.S. trade embargo since May -- a choice of Pepsi or Coca-Cola.

2.   Secure lid on top and turn the handle clockwise to shave ice.

3.   Snow cones can be made by shaving ice and adding a flavor packet.

4.   When asked what she wanted most, she requested ice cream, grape juice and shaved ice, her mother said.