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Rincon is generally known as a picturesque holiday destination, with unspoilt beaches, a vibrant energy and hotspots for surfers, both local and foreign. Once a year, the lure of this magnificent city is enhanced by the hosting of the Rincon Film Festival. The city comes alive with parties, lavish dinners and an influx of visitors attending this film extravaganza. This year, the Rincon Film Festival will take place between the 22nd and the 26th of April. It is set to be film holiday of a lifetime.
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Amongst the cobblestone streets, restored buildings from the sixteenth and seventeenth century, and the charm of a district in Puerto Rico that has existed for more than four hundred and ninety years, tourists often loose themselves in an ocean of attractions. They come here to explore the history of Old San Juan, try their hand at the casino, take walks along the picturesque beaches and explore the noteworthy sights and attractions, such as the Plaza de San Jose, the Ponce de Leon statue, Plaza del Quinto Centenario and the Plaza de Armas. But in January, they come to take part in a tradition that is rooted in the culture of Puerto Rico, the San Sebastian Street Festival.
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While most teenagers dream of their sweet sixteenth birthday, it is a girl’s fifteenth birthday that is most significant in the life of a young Cuban, Puerto Rican, Mexican, South American and Central American. The traditional Quinceanera celebrations are what she sees when she closes her eyes, and it is a very emotional time for the parents. In Puerto Rico the Quinceanera celebrations are still a vital part of Puerto Rican culture and is a joyous and festive event.
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Puerto Rico is a beautiful country with a rich, fascinating cultural heritage. Just about every town and village has a festival or tradition that makes it unique. The lovely town of Hatillo, situated on the north coast of Puerto Rico bordering the Atlantic Ocean, is no exception. On the 28th of December each year everyone in the town joins in the celebration of a tradition known as the Masks (Máscaras) Festival.
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How can such a melting pot have a culture of its own? Puerto Rico may be the meeting point for so many different races, but it is able to retain a flavor all of its own. It started with the Spanish and the Taino Indians, and continues between various people from Latin America and the U.S. mainland until today. European, Africans, Chinese, and Cubans have all landed on the territory’s shores, only to be swamped by the distinctive force of Puerto Rico culture. The land neither imposes its own style on any settler, nor allows any colonial influence to overpower it.
