Fun and festivities in Puerto Rico - celebrations, festivals and cultural events
Most Puerto Rican residents are Catholics, so Christmas is celebrated on the island in December. Catholic masses are held from December 15 to December 24 before the Christmas Eve known as "Nochebuena". In the evening, a rich table with a traditional roasted pig is served, the whole family gathers to celebrate Christmas. Celebrants light candles and eat, Christmas songs are sung in homes and on the streets. On "Navidad", that is, on Christmas, people rest after yesterday's celebrations and then start having fun again. Sweet rice pudding is very popular at this time. Celebrations continue until the New Year.
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1. Most Puerto Ricans are Catholics; there are many beautiful Catholic churches and temples in the country. However, it should be borne in mind that …
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Like in many countries, February 14 is Valentine's Day when all lovers try to spend the holiday together and exchange small gifts. Puerto Rico was a colony of Spain from the 16th to the end of the 19th century. The day of the island's constitution, which entered into force more than sixty years ago, is officially celebrated on July 25. Labor Day falls on the first Monday in September. Since the end of the 19th century, this national holiday commemorates American and Puerto-Rican working-class people who have made the USA and Puerto Rico as they are. Many celebrants have picnics and swim in warm waters in the last sunny days.
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Music festivals in Puerto Rico are diverse and held not only in the summer season.
Every year since 50's, from February 1 to March 31, the Puerto Rican classical music festival named after Pablo Casals, the festival's founder, a Spanish conductor, composer and cellist, takes place in San Juan. Those who prefer folk music must visit the National Danza Festival in May or Puerto Rican Danza Week. Danza is a musical genre born in Ponce where the festival is held. And at the end of April, Ponce hosts 3-day Jazz Festival where the best jazzmen compete in winning the hearts of listeners.
Every year since 50's, from February 1 to March 31, the Puerto Rican classical music festival named after Pablo Casals, the festival's founder, a Spanish conductor, composer and cellist, takes place in San Juan. Those who prefer folk music must visit the National Danza Festival in May or Puerto Rican Danza Week. Danza is a musical genre born in Ponce where the festival is held. And at the end of April, Ponce hosts 3-day Jazz Festival where the best jazzmen compete in winning the hearts of listeners.
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