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Fiestas patronales in Puerto Rico are yearly celebrations held in each municipality of the island. Like in other countries, " fiestas patronales " are heavily influenced by Spanish culture and religion, and are dedicated to a saint or the Blessed Virgin Mary under one of her titles.
Puerto Rico celebrates all official U.S. holidays, [1] and other official holidays established by the Commonwealth government. Additionally, many municipalities celebrate their own Patron Saint Festivals (fiestas patronales in Spanish), as well as festivals honoring cultural icons like bomba y plena, danza, salsa, hamacas (hammocks), and popular crops such as plantains and coffee.
The following category is for cultural festivals in Puerto Rico, including folk festivals, arts festivals, religious festivals, food festivals, and other sorts. Subcategories This category has the following 5 subcategories, out of 5 total.
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The following category is for festivals in Puerto Rico, including arts festivals, fairs, carnivals, religious festivals, and other types. Subcategories This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 total.
Since establishment as an unincorporated territory of the United States in 1898, traditional economics, social structure, nationalism, and culture in Puerto Rico has been affected by Puerto Rico's relationship with the U.S. [10] Before the United States captured Puerto Rico from Spain in 1898, the colony was agriculture based.
Las Mañanitas is an annual event held in Ponce, Puerto Rico, dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe. It consists of a pre-dawn popular religious procession, followed by a Catholic Mass, and a breakfast for attendees hosted by the municipal government. [1]
The Carnaval de Vejigantes, officially Carnaval de Vejigantes de La Playa de Ponce, [10] is an annual celebration held at Barrio Playa in Ponce, Puerto Rico.The celebration, which commonly lasts three to five days, [11] generally takes place in late January or early February. [12]