Culture
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Lawmakers push to dissolve Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña, sparking backlash
Under the proposed law, a specialized division within the DDEC would take over the ICP’s essential cultural responsibilities.
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5 interesting facts about Puerto Rico’s iconic San Sebastián festival
This year’s edition will honor José Vega Santana, better known as the Payaso Remi; Olympic medalist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn; and rapper Vico C.
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Puerto Rican TV viewers get a Bad Bunny surprise as he promotes new album
In recent days, Bad Bunny has silenced criticism in Puerto Rico that he only gives interviews to international media as he promotes his new album rich with traditional Puerto Rican sounds and issues.
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From Parrandas to Patron Saint Festivals: Puerto Rico’s Timeless Traditions
Some Puerto Rican traditions are so deeply rooted that, regardless of trends or the passage of time, they continue to be passed down from generation to generation.
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2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism—and cute little animals
Here’s everything (more or less) you need to know about 2024 in pop culture.
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5 Florida cities ranked best for retirement in 2025
Florida shines in U.S. News’ 2025 Best Places to Retire rankings, with seven cities earning top spots. Discover which locations offer the best retirement life.
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7 celebrities you didn’t know were from Florida
These world-famous superstars of music, film and television all hail from the Sunshine State.
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Does Puerto Rico really have the longest Christmas celebration in the world?
The celebrations held in Puerto Rico are a mix of American holidays and celebrations of Catholic origin.
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Puerto Rican basketball star Matt López joins Adam Sandler and Bad Bunny in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
During filming, which took place in New Jersey in early November, Adam Sandler approached López to greet him and ask if he was still playing basketball in Puerto Rico.
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From Yabucoa to Miami: Esaí Alfredo’s rising star in the art world
In 2023, he exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach, where the entire booth sold out within the first hour of the VIP preview.
