Culture

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Plant the Seed

A Father's Letter to His Son Querido Marley, Tienes solo 16 meses en este momento, pero un día serás un hombre y leerás esta carta.  Quiero que sepas que cuando empecé el proyecto de la calle de los flamb... Read More...
Basic Spanish

Language ¿Cómo se dice…?

Basic Spanish for Your Visit to Vieques Greetings: Hola, ¿cómo está?  Hi. How are you? Buenos días, Buen día   Good morning Buenas tardes     Good afternoon Buenas noches    Good evening/night Féliz Día... Read More...
Fantasia Caribena

Fantasia Caribeña

A look behind the “seams” at the troupe that travels to NYC each year to represent Vieques.  And the woman who gets them there in style. Marisa Santiago stands at a concrete table on her front porch as islan... Read More...
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Paid Mourners

A brief history of the Lloronas or Plañideras of Vieques During the 19th century, if someone died on Vieques, and family members did not think that there would be a high turnout for the funeral, an age-old c... Read More...
Dominos in Vieques & Puerto Rico

Dominos

It’s an easy game to learn but a difficult one to master. If Vieques – as well as the rest of Puerto Rico – were to have a national pastime, it wouldn’t be horseback riding or snorkeling. It would be playing d... Read More...