https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp en-us 2023-08-11 16:37:46 UTC 2023-09-08 16:18:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1599943503164-2dcaab73121a?crop=entropy&cs=srgb&fm=jpg&ixid=M3w3ODI2fDB8MXxzZWFyY2h8M3x8cHVlcnRvJTIwcmljb3xlbnwxfHx8fDE2OTE3NzE5Mjd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=85 1301290756 https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2660336034 The flag or Puerto Rico represents the citizens of the land and their dignity. This is rumored to be why Puerto Ricans love their flag so much. - Jess]]> 2023-08-11 16:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2660336034 harleymylove08 https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2660338706 Population: 3.195 million 
Languages: Spanish is the main spoken language but English is also spoken. 
Location: It is a Caribbean Island and its longitude and latitude location:  18.2208 degrees N and 66.5901 degrees W. 
- Siena Hartley]]> 2023-08-11 17:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2660338706 https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2667711881 On July 26th, 2023, Puerto Rican artist Rauw Alejandro made it public through an instagram story that he and his 3 year long girlfriend, Rosalia, have called off their engagement and broken up. The exact reason is unknown but both artists have made it clear there is still a lot of love and respect for each other.
-Sofia]]> 2023-08-21 16:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2667711881 https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2667714084 Puerto Rico has many holiday traditions, but one of the most notable ones is Three Kings Day. Three Kings Day is celebrated on January 6th after Christmas, this holiday represents the three wise men visiting Jesus after he was born. On the day of the festival there is usually a parade in which three men dress as the wise men and walk through the town with music and dancing. On the night before Three Kings Day, a common tradition is putting grass in a box for the three wise men's camels to feed on after a long journey.
-Alex Garcia]]> 2023-08-21 16:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2667714084 1301290756 https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2667716886 Shortly after Hurricane Hilary made her mark over the weekend, other storms have formed and will begin to make their paths. Tropical Storm Franklin will be approaching near Puerto Rico. Prayers for Puerto Rico! - Jess]]> 2023-08-21 16:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2667716886 harleymylove08 https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2667719432 - Puerto Rico has traditional Christmas celebrations that last 45 days. It's known as La Navidad and begins right after Thanksgiving. 
- They have Quinceañeras for the girls when they reach 15. It symbolizes becoming a woman. The girl's faith gets blessed as part of the celebration. 
- Calle San Sebastián Street Festival is a huge street fair that marks the end of the Christmas season. It honors Saint Sebastian by throwing feasts and parties.  
- Three Kings Day or el Día de Reyes is a religious custom that honors the 3 wise men that visited Jesus. A big parade is held in Juana Diaz. 
-Noche de San Juan (Saint John's Eve) is when people will fall into the water multiple times to cleanse for the next year.
-  The bomba is one of Puerto Rico’s traditional dances. It was created by slaves to express their frustrations. 
- Siena Hartley]]> 2023-08-21 16:54:31 UTC https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2667719432 https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2678491589 In Puerto Rico, a very common tourist attraction is Chinchorrear. Chinchorrear is when a group of people take a public bus tour and stop along bars and restaurants for sampling of traditional Puerto Rico foods and beverages (such as alcohol and a variety of pork and other meats). The tours are very cheap and are fun if you want to have a good time touring and partying in Puerto Rico. 

-Alex]]> 2023-08-30 16:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2678491589 1301290756 https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2678507258 Puerto Rico has a WELL known history for delicious coffee. The beans that are grown in Puerto Rico carry such delicious hints of flavors. Once brewed, the coffee carries hints of almond, caramel, and plum. These hints only add to the already chocolatey taste of the coffee. However, all the preparation to the beans and how they’re grown makes the coffee not so budget friendly. - Jess]]> 2023-08-30 16:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2678507258 harleymylove08 https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2678508867 Puerto Rican food is heavily influenced by African and Spanish roots. The dish above is mofongo. Its ingredients include green plantain paired with beef, chicken, or fish. The plantain is cut up and fried, then it is crushed and molded into a hollow bowl shape. Once hollow the choice of meat is placed in the center of the bowl. The dish is quite popular and can be found in many restaurants. 
- Siena Hartley]]> 2023-08-30 16:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2678508867 https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2678509407 Puerto Rico has many traditional foods, but Arroz con Gandules is the most popular dish. Arroz con Gandules is a very popular dish made in every household in Puerto Rico, it is made from a traditional recipe called aromatic sofrito, which is a blend of green peppers, onion, garlic, sweet Caribbean peppers, and recao.

-Alex]]> 2023-08-30 16:43:14 UTC https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2678509407 harleymylove08 https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2679327548 In Puerto Rico, there are many spots and activities for tourists including: 
- Bioluminescent mosquito bay: At night the ocean will light up in blue due to tiny dinoflagellates whenever there is motion in the water.
- Camuy River cave: The river flows through the third-largest cave system in the world many tours are available to be walked around in the caves.
- Old San Juan: Many tourists come to Old San Juan for the nightlife. It also has Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Castillo san Cristobal.
- Toroverde Adventure Park: They have cable bikes and zip lines so you can explore its mountain location.
-Siena Hartley]]> 2023-08-31 05:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2679327548 1301290756 https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2690972887 One popular attraction to visit in Puerto Rico is a guided LED night kayak excursion in Condado Lagoon, Puerto Rico
_{- Jess}]]> 2023-09-08 16:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/harleymylove08/gdu2zo2ou8wsv8sp/wish/2690972887