The Indian, Spanish and African races came together on the island of Puerto Rico, contributing their blood and traditions to the formation of the Puerto Rican culture.
The original inhabitants of Puerto Rico at the time of the Spanish conquest were the Taíno and Carib Indian-tribes.
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The Flamboyan Tree is a theme you will see throughout Puerto Rican art and is celebrated as a major iconic image of Puerto Rico. You will see images of the flamboyant in much of the local art and souvenirs when in Puerto Rico.
The Flamboyan is actually spelled Flamboyant, and is also known as Royal Poinciana, Flame Tree, Peacock Flower, and Gulmohar.
It produces large, fiery red or golden blooms that blossom from spring through summer. This fast-growing, deciduous tree develops fern like foliage and takes on a natural umbrella shape.
Its tolerance to poor soils and hard pruning make it an excellent selection for the drier areas of Puerto Rico, and even for bonsai!
Flamboyans were planted by the roadsides to shade people riding the roads on horseback. Originally from India, they thrive is dry climates and are most flamboyant on the south coast but still thrive in the wet forest.
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El Abuelo del Genero es un personaje musical interpretado por el comediante y cantautor Melvin Vazquez.
The Grandfather of the Genre is a musical character interpreted by comedian, composer and singer Melvin Vazquez. He comes to us from Puerto Rico.
El Abuelo llega desde la isla del encanto Puerto Rico y tiene como objetivo llevar la diferencia mediante su inigualable estilo jocoso a todos los latinos del mundo. Su primer tema musical El Cha Cu Cu Cha se gano el respeto y la aceptación de miles de sus seguidores los cuales en su primera semana de estreno alcanzo los 50,000 views en YouTube.
El Abuelo nace el 7 de Junio del 1937 en Cidra P.R. y es producto de una familia humilde y trabajadora. Desde pequeño el Abuelo creció con gran pasión por la música y la comedia y desde entonces ha perseguido su gran sueño: llevarle alegría musical a generaciones futuras.
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Atraído por la música urbana, El Abuelo comienza a estudiar más a fondo los origenes y costumbres de esa cultura dedicándose a la composición e interpretación de temas musicales con estilos jocoso y sociales buscando llamar la atención de los oyentes.
Actualmente el Abuelo del Género es respaldado por miles de seguidores a nivel nacional e internacional.
También cuenta con un espectáculo en vivo muy variado cuyo estilo hará mover a una audiencia que buscan la diferencia con excelencia.
~VIDEO AZUL BLANCA Y COLORÁ~
~Published on Aug 4, 2015~
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A tribute to the Puerto Rican flag … blue white and red .. as well as local customs, events and the culture which define Puerto Rico and its people.
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