Each country distinguished and differs from other by their culture. Culture
is a set of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional
features that characterize a society or social group in a particular place. The
Latino community is one of the most widely characterized. We see cultures that
have been found in almost every corner of the world. Examples of well-known
Latino cultures worldwide are: Mexico, Argentina, Cuba, Venezuela, among
others. The Puerto Rican is also part of this list. Puerto Rico is a country
with a very peculiar culture. This is largely influenced by their ancestors
Taino, Spanish and African, after the beginning of Puerto Rican history; and in
smaller amounts by the US, but increasingly it will influence gradually, more
Puerto Ricans. The music, food and crafts are the ones who have excelled during
the time in Puerto Rican folklore.
Puerto Ricans are known for
being extremely fiesteras people; we can conclude that almost all throw a
party. In times past, they were mostly religious celebrations, and the clearest
example is the festivities. They were made to pay tribute to each patron of the
church in each village. There were with family, friends and acquaintances and
advantage, after Mass, to celebrate. At present, these parties have quite lost
the essence for which they were created and have become mere mostly festivals.
Another example of Puerto Rican celebrations are the festivals. In the
archipelago, numerous traditional festivals, environmental, industrial and
commercial reasons celebrate, and promote happiness. Here they can be found
(as): crafts exhibitions, music, traditional food, drinks; etc.
What can never miss the party for the
Puerto Rican musical and if taken into the blood. This is what really
distinguishes the Puerto Rican culture from all others. Among the most
prominent musical expressions are borinqueñas: the bonus, Carol, six, bomba,
plena, and salsa dance. All these varieties are played with Puerto Rican
instruments, African, Taino and Spanish origin. Another thing that
distinguishes us is the local food. Creole cooking is the one that was
influenced by the ancestors. Some of the dishes have Spanish influence, other
African, you may have some influence from both cultures, or is a totally new
creation. These are made mostly with coconut, banana, banana, cassava, rice,
yams, pork, chicken, beef, fish or crabs. All this indicates that are made with
food produced on the same island, that is, who are on hand. Among the most
outstanding dishes, there can be mentioned: rice and beans, fried plantains,
rice with coconut, sorullitos, cakes, fritters, guineitos pickled, fried,
roasted pig, chicken rice; etc. Among the drinks, alcoholic have been the best
known. DonQ brands like Bacardi, Medal, Palo Viejo are developed on the
island.
In
conclusion, the Puerto Rican culture is a very happy and partying well mixed.
These were some examples, which means that there are still many more, but these
are the most important. One can recognize who is Puerto Rican by his way of
being, regardless the place, which is good because it reveals how much has been
highlighted. For this reason we must always take care of our culture and fight like
other countries.
