Day: May 11, 2025

The Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts

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History: From a Festival to a Cultural & Community Building Organization The Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts was born in 1967 out of Boston’s South End neighborhood. A small group of Puerto Rican pioneers, under the leadership of the late Jorge “Chico” Muñoz, became the first Festival Committee. The committee, along with the commitment of a countless number of community stakeholders, set out to create an event that would promote a sense of belonging and cultural affirmation for Puerto Ricans living across the Commonwealth. This first event took place in…

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The Loisaida Festival

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YEARLY ON THE SUNDAY BEFORE MEMORIAL DAY SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2025 The Annual Loisaida Festival beautifully encapsulates the diverse heritage and vibrant spirit of New York City’s Lower East Side, Loisaida neighborhood. On Loisaida Avenue, culture isn’t just celebrated—it’s lived. The festival becomes a reunion for neighbors, friends, and families who gather to dance, laugh, and remember what it means to belong. It’s a Puerto Rican celebration that wraps the whole community in music, memory, and that undeniable feeling of home. The 37th Annual Loisaida Festival,’ A Cultural Mosaic,’ beautifully encapsulates…

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Caldo Santo – Puerto Rican Seafood Stew

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Caldo Santo: A Taste of Puerto Rico’s Coastal Tradition Caldo Santo is a rich and flavorful Puerto Rican seafood stew that reflects the island’s deep coastal heritage and Afro-Caribbean roots. Traditionally prepared in regions like Loíza, this comforting dish combines fresh local seafood—often including fish, shrimp, crab, and sometimes lobster—with a luxurious coconut milk broth, infused with sofrito (a blend of garlic, onions, peppers, and herbs), and seasoned with spices like bay leaves, oregano, and a touch of achiote for color and depth. What sets Caldo Santo apart from other…

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