Culture & Heritage

Puerto Rican Traditions and Holidays Every Boricua Should Know
From Christmas parrandas to Three Kings Day to the Festival de Calle San Sebastian, Puerto Rican traditions are rich, joyful, and worth preserving. Here is a guide to the celebrations every Boricua should know. Read more...
Famous Puerto Ricans Who Changed History
From the independence leader Betances to Justice Sonia Sotomayor to Bad Bunny, Puerto Ricans have shaped history in every field. Discover the stories of Boricuas who changed the world. Read more...
Puerto Rican Pride in the Diaspora: Carrying the Island With You
More Puerto Ricans live in the continental U.S. than on the island. Discover the history of the Puerto Rican diaspora, the communities they built, and why Boricua identity only grows stronger away from home. Read more...
El Grito de Lares: Puerto Rico's Cry for Freedom
On September 23, 1868, Puerto Rican rebels rose up against Spanish colonial rule in what became known as El Grito de Lares. Learn the history of Puerto Rico's most important independence uprising. Read more...
La Bomba y La Plena: The Heartbeat of Puerto Rican Music
La Bomba and La Plena are the oldest Afro-Puerto Rican musical traditions, born from resistance and community. Discover the roots and the rhythm that shaped all of Puerto Rican music. Read more...
The Taino People: The Indigenous Roots of Puerto Rican Culture
The Taino people gave Puerto Rico its original name, Boriken, and left a legacy in language, food, and culture that lives in every Boricua. Discover the indigenous roots of Puerto Rican identity. Read more...
La Bandera de Puerto Rico: The History of the Puerto Rican Flag
The Puerto Rican flag was born from revolution and survived colonialism. Learn the history of La Bandera, what its colors mean, and why it remains a powerful symbol of pride today. Read more...
What Does Boricua Mean? The Story Behind Our Identity
The word Boricua traces back to Boriken, the original Taino name for Puerto Rico. Learn the history behind this powerful word and what it means to claim it as your identity. Read more...