![]() The Bucks County Genealogical Society had a booth for people wanting to trace their indigenous Boricuan roots.įestival organizers awarded two scholarships to Bucks County high school seniors. Dancers entertained the crowd in the wharf’s center, while onlookers moved their hips in sync. Trio Renacer, the Cintron Salsa Band, and Swing de Guille played traditional Latin music. Javier Fuentes and Hector Monclova were roasting a pig and working the busy fryers. “We try to push our culture for the young ones, show them how we used to do it back in the days… cooking outside,” Rosario said. ![]() Chefs Javier Fuentes and Hector Monclova were behind him roasting a pig and working the busy fryers. Manuel Rosario from Allentown, Pennsylvania, was selling from his family’s food stall. “You see other people, too, that appreciate our culture and want to learn about where we came from.” “I just love that it’s a peaceful, friendly event, you see everybody from our heritage here,” she said. ![]() Philadelphia-resident Madeline Burgos, who grew up in Bristol, said she and her husband, Giovanni, attend the festival every year The family set up their chairs in the morning to ensure good views of the musicians. Philadelphia-resident Madeline Burgos with husband Giovanni and mother Maria Camacho. ![]() ![]() People were sporting t-shirts, dresses and hats adorned with the island’s flag and signature colors of red, blue and white.īristol Township resident Paul Rivera waved a large Puerto Rican flag above his head. “Being Puerto Rican you have to know how to dance.”Ĭrowds lined up for empanadas, chicharrón, bacalaitos, fried plantains, grilled chicken skewers, and more. “What brings us here is unity, peace, being with each other, being with each other…dancing,” McCulley-Breustedt said. WHYY thanks our sponsors - become a WHYY sponsor ![]()
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