Centro Cultural de Corozal Presenta 40mo Festival Nacional del Platano
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Year: 2024
10th Annual Universal Pasteles Contest
the 5th Annual Universal
Pasteles Contest
Saturday Nov. 17, 2018
Echoes of the Soul: How Do Puerto Rico’s Rhythms Connect to Global Artistic Performances?
Puerto Rico pulses with the rhythms of its rich musical heritage, from the soulful beats of bomba to the infectious energy of reggaeton. Beyond the island, cultures worldwide use music and art to connect and inspire. From these island beats to grand artistic spectacles worldwide, how do these performances connect cultures? Sway of Sounds and Global Beats in Latin Jazz Latin jazz beautifully reflects Puerto Rico’s multicultural fabric. This genre merges Caribbean rhythms with jazz, and Puerto Rican musicians have significantly contributed to its global appeal. Instruments like timbales, congas,…
Read MorePasteles de Masa | Pasteles Recipe
Back to Recipes Pasteles de Masa Pasteles are a beloved Puerto Rican dish made with a masa of grated green bananas or yuca, they're filled with a savory meat mixture (often pork or chicken) and wrapped in banana leaves. This combination creates a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Pasteles are typically enjoyed during holidays and special occasions, symbolizing tradition and family gatherings. Pasteles de Masa 4 lb carne de cerdo Sal 1/4 taza de aceite de achiote 10 hojas de Recao 1 cdta Orégano 1 pimiento verde – picado…
Read More6 Ways Coffee Is Good For You
Coffee is the world’s most popular beverage. It is grown in many countries, and comes in endless flavors, strengths, and varieties. And guess what? That’s perfectly fine. While many would have you to believe, drinking coffee is bad for you, the research shows otherwise. Coffee (in moderation) can actually be very beneficial to your body, skin, and brain. Here are 6 of the many reasons you should start every day with a cup of coffee. …or Joe as it is commonly referred to in the United States. #1 – It…
Read MoreHealthy Rican Founder Mayra Luz Colon
At Healthy Rican, we’re on a mission to bring the tasty culture-rich flavors of Latin and Puerto Rican cuisine to kitchens everywhere, while promoting a healthier lifestyle. Born from a deep love for our cultural heritage and a commitment to wellness, Healthy Rican offers an exciting line of all-natural seasonings crafted with the finest ingredients nature has to offer. At Healthy Rican, we believe that people no longer have to choose between quick ‘n’ easy or healthy. We exist so that healthy eaters no longer have to choose between quick…
Read MoreHow to Get the Health Care You Want and Need
Older Adults Speak Out About Aging (Family Features) Older adults in America often face a harsh reality when it comes to health care. While Baby Boomers are living longer than prior generations, they are more likely to struggle to get the care they need due to financial challenges, hard-to-navigate health insurance coverage and widening gaps between who receives high-quality care and who doesn’t. They’re now speaking up about how the health care system isn’t listening to them. Older adults want care that adds life to their years, not just years…
Read MoreWhy This Mom is Advocating For Flu Vaccination
(BPT) – Like many seven-year-olds, Kaden Stevenson was active and healthy, enjoying martial arts and soccer. When Kaden’s mom Michele noticed he wasn’t his usual energetic self, she assumed he might have a cold or stomach bug. But after four days of rest, he was getting worse, and he was starting to complain that his right leg hurt. As soon as Michele noticed swelling in his leg and the rash all over his body, she took him to the emergency room. Kaden was airlifted to a children’s hospital where a…
Read MoreHome Insurance and Hurricane Preparations
Hurricane Damage in the Billions The violent winds, rains and storm damage from hurricanes can devastate communities and cause billions of dollars worth of destruction. The losses from hurricanes this year alone have surpassed that from almost any other natural disaster in years. The risk to your home and possessions can be enormous and you really should be considering insurance cover for hurricane damage if you live in any area that is exposed to the risk of hurricane. As well as insurance cover however, there are other steps you can…
Read MoreBoricua Giannina Braschi’s New Book Putinoika
Boricua author Giannina Braschi’s new book Putinoika is an epic tragicomedy of the Trump and Putin Era. Inspired by ancient Greek tragedies, Putinoika unfolds in three-parts: Palinode, Bacchae, and Putinoika. In a world flooding with collusion, delusion, and pollution, hope not only stands its ground in Putinoika, but it elevates us to higher realms with exhilarating new literary forms, poetic expressions, and a renewed faith in creativity. Putinoika insists that poets, philosophers, and lovers have the capacity to create on a scale greater than society’s capacity to destroy. If Waiting for Godot is a threnody of hope in the…
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