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Mariana Bracetti was a leader and patriot of the Puerto Rico independence movement in the 1860s. She was the vice president of the Cuban Revolutionary Party in New York City. Bracetti knitted the flag that was used for the national emblem of Puerto Rico to overthrow the Spanish government and create a …
You can’t describe Puerto Rico without mentioning dance. It is a language in itself in the Puerto Rican community. Some dances are Puerto Rican-born, like Bomba y Plena, while other fan favorites have been influenced by Caribbean and Nuyorican culture, like Salsa and Reggaetón. Choose a color for each of the four …
La Bomba was created at the end of the 17th century, in early Spanish colonial times, by the enslaved African people who worked in the sugar cane fields. It was a way for them to express their feelings about the harsh conditions being lived, their politics, spirituality, their anger and …
Tembleque, or coconut pudding, is a traditional Puerto Rican dessert made with coconut milk, cornstarch, sugar, and cinnamon. For Puerto Ricans who have migrated from the island, this traditional dessert reminds them of their abuelas during Christmas time. Decorate your own tembleque below! Turn the page over for a full recipe on how …
The colors of the flag are: blue, red, and white. Fill out the flag with words, shapes and patterns that represent the island nation. Click here to download the PDF Click here for a full list of handouts
The name “Chupacabra” literally means “goat sucker.” First reported in Puerto Rico in 1995, the Chupacabra gained its name from being blamed for the attacks on goats, sheep, and other domestic animals. The Chupacabra is said to have always left uneaten carcasses of the attacked animals, but not before draining the blood …
The vejigante is the most renowned folkloric demon in Puerto Rican culture. In festivals, people dress with vejigante masks and dance to the sound of timbaleros playing the drums. Decorate and color your own vejigante mask. Cut out holes of eyes, nose, and mouth Glue a popsicle stick to the back of your mask Have fun with it! …
Puerto Rico has many natural wonders and is the habitat of many endangered species, like the hawksbill sea turtle. In the poster-board below, write your own sign about conserving the island’s nature. Color in the surroundings! Click here to download the PDF Click here for a full list of handouts
