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Puerto Rico Culture
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Puerto Rico is known to be an
island that is home to many races, cultures, languages, and
religions. Spanish is the official language of Puerto Rico,
although English is widely spoken, especially in hotels, restaurants,
shops, and nightclubs. The majority of Puerto Ricans are Roman
Catholic. Jewish, Protestant, Baptists, and Lutheran faiths
also live on the island. Puerto Ricans draw their heritage from
the original native population of Spanish royalist |
who sought refuge on the island, in addition to the African slaves
and Caribbean islanders that were enslaved while searching for jobs
when arriving to the island. Due to the mix of ethnicity, the people
of Puerto Rico have a rich culture when it comes to music and dining.
Although Puerto Rican cooking is somewhat similar to both Spanish
and Mexican cuisine, it is a unique tasty blend of Spanish, African,
Taíno, and American influences, using such indigenous seasonings
and ingredients as papaya, cacao, plantains, and yampee. The major
type of music coming out of Puerto Rico is salsa, the rhythm of
the islands. Its name literally translated as the "sauce"
gets parties started and bodies moving on the dance floor. Puerto
Rico has beautiful people and a beautiful culture to match their
hot Latin ways of life!
More Information:
 www.state.gov
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