Cerca de 160 artesanos puertorriqueños se unirán el fin de semana del 3 y 4 de julio de 2022 para celebrar el cuadragésimo segunda Festival Nacional de la Hamaca en San Sebastián.

Desde su comienzo en 1981, el propósito del festival ha sido resaltar la labor de los hamaqueros del Barrio Robles de San Sebastián, cuna de este tipo de artesanía. Sin embargo, con el pasar del tiempo, abrieron sus puertas a otros artesanos que encuentran en este evento una manera de dar a conocer su arte.

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Nearly 160 Puerto Rican artisans will come together the weekend of July 3 and 4, 2022 to celebrate the forty-second National Hammock Festival in San Sebastian.

Since its inception in 1981, the purpose of the festival has been to highlight the work of the hammock makers in the Robles neighborhood of San Sebastián, the cradle of this type of craft. However, over time, they opened their doors to other artisans who find in this event a way to make their art known.

FESTIVAL NACIONAL DE LA HAMACA

LOCATION:

San Sebastian's Agricultural Center and Market (Plaza Agropecuaria)PR-111San Sebastián, San Sebastián, 00685

DATE:

Saturday July 2, 2022 - Monday July 4, 2022

TIME:

9:00AM-6:00PM

CONTACT:

787-598-1408

WEBSITE:

MiAgendaPR.com

The city of Ponce in southern Puerto Rico is home to the annual Ponce Carnival (Carnaval Ponceño). The colorful carnival that started in 1858 lasts for a whole week. It come to an end on the day before Ash Wednesday (February or March different dates). The Carnival (Carnaval de Ponce or Carnaval Ponceño, in Spanish) is an annual week-long celebration. There are parades with wildly decorated floats, culture, lots of music, loads of spectators and FUN!

If you’ve never been, the Carnival is simiiar to that of Mardi Gras in New Orleans. It’s derived from the old world tradition of a final celebration before the beginning of Lent. But over time, it has transformed into a 4 day long party ending with a grand Fiesta de Pueblo at the Placita 65 de Infantería on March 1st.

**(Due to the unexpected nature of COVID, it’s recommended to use the contact information link below before planning to attend).

Carnaval de Ponceño 2022

LOCATION:

PONCE, PR

DATE:

Saturday, February 26, 2022 - Tuesday, March 1, 2022

TIME:

12:00PM-9:00PM

CONTACT:

PHONE: (787) 841-8044 , (787) 284-4141 | E-MAIL: carnavalponcenomap@gmail.com

WEBSITE:

PONCE CARNAVAL ON FACEBOOK , OFFICIAL VISIT PONCE WEBSITE

“La Borinqueña en San Juan”, curated by the graphic novelist Edgardo Miranda-Rodríguez, celebrates the fifth anniversary of the creation of this unique Afro-Boricuan superheroine, La Borinqueña, inspired in our cultural legacy and with the intention of sharing the love that Miranda-Rodríguez has for his country, Puerto Rico, and the history and traditions that Puerto Ricans preserve. Cortés Hermanos and Edgardo Miranda-Rodríguez created an alliance which resulted in the creation of a four-episode comic story of La Borinqueña printed on the inside cover of the Chocolate Cortés bars which benefit Fundación Cortés.

LA BORINQUEÑA EN SAN JUAN

LOCATION:

SAN JUAN, PR

DATE:

Tuesday February 1, 2022 - Exhibition end date is unknown

TIME:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Closed, Thursday: 11:00am - 3:00pm, Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am - 7:00pm

CONTACT:

PHONE: (787) 523-4642

WEBSITE:

www.fundacioncortes.org

Every July, the town of Loiza holds the Festival de Santiago Apóstol (Festival of Saint James, the Apostle). The celebration that lasts several days occurs around the St. James Feast on July 25th. The unique blend of African and Spanish Catholic traditions makes this festival one-of-a-kind. It originated after the apparition of Saint James, who protected the Spanish military helping it fight the Moors.

Another attraction of the festival is the traditional Bomba music and dance that reveal strong African influence. Fiestas Tradicionales in Loíza is the best time to enjoy an eclectic and lively culture of Puerto Rico as well as try foods and local snacks. Kioskos are also offering crafts and arts. The festival takes place in several Loiza neighborhoods, however, the main processions usually take place around Iglesia San Patrício, Plaza Publica, and Capilla Santiago Apóstol in the Medianía Alta neighborhood.

FIESTAS TRADICIONALES 2021 (LOIZA, P.R.)

LOCATION:

Various locations throughout Loíza, Puerto Rico including Plaza Don Ricardo de Jesús, Cueva Maria de la Cruz and Paseo Julia de Burgos

DATE:

July 23rd, 2021 - July 25th, 2021

TIME:

12:00am - 8:00pm

CONTACT INFO:

Municipio de Loíza Facebook page