Puerto Rican Culture
LA CULTURE A LOOK AT PUERTO RICAN CULTURE
SGT Stephenson John
ALC Class 505-15
SSG Stephens Taylor
19 June 11, 2015
The Culture of Puerto Rico
General Purpose: To educated about Puerto Rican culture
Specific Purpose: To break down the different characteristics that makes Puerto Rican culture very unique.
Central Idea: Puerto Rico has a unique culture, which significantly is seen in the food, life style, music, and military.
INTRODUCTION
I. PMESII-PT
A. Break down of PMESII-PT and definition
B. Relation of PMESII-PT definition to Puerto Rican culture
BODY
I. Political Economics A. History and overview of …show more content…
A culture that can be linked to a mixture of Africa, Spain, and taino indians. A US territory since 1898, which has made Puerto Rico not only a Spanish speaking country, English, is often a second language. Puerto Rico has a lot of distinct traits that have not only impacted their community but the world, from music to food Puerto Rican culture is very distinct and holds a good grip on traditions to be carried on generation to generation. When talking about Puerto Rican culture food is always somewhere close in conversation. From alcapurrias to pasteles and everything in between traditional foods remind Puerto Ricans who they are and where they have come from. Food is always a focus when gathering for family events or even just a simple dinner at home. There is a staple of joining together after a long day. Music from Puerto Rico can be heard in many of today's music all over the world. The influence of a Caribbean feels with different instruments such as Spanish guitars (requinto, the bordonua, and the cuatro) can be heard among many distinct different instruments. This music a fusion of Spanish and African can be heard in Puerto Rican traditional music. With music also comes some traditional dancing that have made Puerto Rican culture one to envy dances like the salsa, merengue and Bomba can be seen at parades and celebrations women wearing traditional colorful outfits or at a local backyard barbecue the feel and tradition passed down generations mark another reason why Puerto Rican culture is so prevalent and strong. The number one thing that stands out and never changes about Puerto Rican culture is the emphasis on family and loyalty. Family celebrations, traditions and religion are very important. Families are usually large and have been known to call "melting pots". Religion is primarily catholic (85%) but protestant, and non-religious communities are also
SGT Stephenson John
ALC Class 505-15
SSG Stephens Taylor
19 June 11, 2015
The Culture of Puerto Rico
General Purpose: To educated about Puerto Rican culture
Specific Purpose: To break down the different characteristics that makes Puerto Rican culture very unique.
Central Idea: Puerto Rico has a unique culture, which significantly is seen in the food, life style, music, and military.
INTRODUCTION
I. PMESII-PT
A. Break down of PMESII-PT and definition
B. Relation of PMESII-PT definition to Puerto Rican culture
BODY
I. Political Economics A. History and overview of …show more content…
A culture that can be linked to a mixture of Africa, Spain, and taino indians. A US territory since 1898, which has made Puerto Rico not only a Spanish speaking country, English, is often a second language. Puerto Rico has a lot of distinct traits that have not only impacted their community but the world, from music to food Puerto Rican culture is very distinct and holds a good grip on traditions to be carried on generation to generation. When talking about Puerto Rican culture food is always somewhere close in conversation. From alcapurrias to pasteles and everything in between traditional foods remind Puerto Ricans who they are and where they have come from. Food is always a focus when gathering for family events or even just a simple dinner at home. There is a staple of joining together after a long day. Music from Puerto Rico can be heard in many of today's music all over the world. The influence of a Caribbean feels with different instruments such as Spanish guitars (requinto, the bordonua, and the cuatro) can be heard among many distinct different instruments. This music a fusion of Spanish and African can be heard in Puerto Rican traditional music. With music also comes some traditional dancing that have made Puerto Rican culture one to envy dances like the salsa, merengue and Bomba can be seen at parades and celebrations women wearing traditional colorful outfits or at a local backyard barbecue the feel and tradition passed down generations mark another reason why Puerto Rican culture is so prevalent and strong. The number one thing that stands out and never changes about Puerto Rican culture is the emphasis on family and loyalty. Family celebrations, traditions and religion are very important. Families are usually large and have been known to call "melting pots". Religion is primarily catholic (85%) but protestant, and non-religious communities are also