Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th until October 15th because the dates coincide with several countries independence day.
I don't remember this holiday when I was younger but I do love an opportunity to learn new things. It's a great time to do focused research on the things we are interested in.
My parents are both Puertorican and I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to live there for a few years. It really helped me learn to speak, write and read Spanish well.
Puerto Rico is not independent. It is a US territory, a common wealth that allows it to elect it's local officials and have their own flag. I've grown up with two flags, two countries, two languages, two cultures. Today I feel I've had a very cultured life because of this exposure.
Recently I have been exploring musica tipica and traditional music from the island. I learned so many interesting facts.
For example: Did you know there was a time when flying the Puertorican flag was illegal?
I wrote an article about it which I shared on the site, People for the Ethical Treatment of Puerto Ricans, by author and teacher Odilia Rivera Santos.
If it wasn't for the song "Que Bonita Bandera" by Ramito I would have remained ignornant of this fact. It made me realize how many gaps there are in my patchwork education. I've been to many schools I feel like I've learned just a little about a lot of things.
You can listen to the song on the player below.
Ramito -- Que Bonita Bandera
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Túnel Vicente Morales Lebrón en Maunabo, Puerto Rico |
Historical Photography
Historical Photography
Old San Juan Puerto Rico
Rainy Photography of Old San Juan Puerto Rico
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| Palmas del Mar Humacao, Puerto Rico |
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| Palmas del Mar Humacao, Puerto Rico |
3 comments:
Great post Letty, and I think you are indeed fortunate to have been exposed to both cultures.
Have a fantastic weekend!
I envy my friends and family who've been fortunate enough to be immersed in their family's language and culture before coming to the States. You have a much more textured life experience. I'm with you on the patchy education. All the way, unfortunately. I'll spend the rest of my life trying to fill in holes. *LOL* Good thing we love learning. : )
Why thank you both. Yes, E I do spend lots of time seeking knowledge to improve myself. ;)
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