Traditions and everyday life in Puerto RicoFestivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Puerto Rico. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.
9 keepsakes from Puerto Rico
We have a new famous artist (Hector PR) know for painting a door in San Juan with the flag of our country, and depending of that status the color changes as a simbol of our situation as a community. Currently he has a goal of…
Shared by SweetDollFace
This tradition has been happening since I can remember, we do this in December. Usually we wake up at 5am to meet with my family and go to the “Tren Urbano” and go to “La plaza del mercado” of Rio Piedra to purchase the…
Shared by tina_04
The type of bread made in traditional bakeries (panaderías) in Puerto Rico have a particular sweetness and softness to them. It is a proven fact that when you buy a bag of freshly baked bread from a bakery in Puerto Rico, you…
Shared by Vanillete
These fiestas (translates to parties) happen in the historically important area of the island in its capital, in what locals call Old San Juan. It was constructed in the 16th century and holds the home of much of our history as a…
Shared by love.dianagrey
It is true that Puerto Rico has beautiful beaches but there are more. Field. I grew up in the field. Beautiful, the wind blowing, the noise of the dancing leaves, the green of the mountains, the fruits of the farm ... Anyway, you…
Shared by valenkfran
Bomba is a traditional musical-dance event where you dance as the percussionist follows your steps using wood barrels, among other instruments. The singers tell stories through their lyrics of our African ancestors.
Shared by Stcrba
Folk dance of Mexico covers a wide range of Mexican dance forms. Folk dance, despite modernization and other social efforts, has survived.
Shared by HYUCKENBY
One of the natural wonders of the world is found in two beaches of our island
Shared by Onion Kai
Gofio de maiz is roasted and grounded up corn flour
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