Culturally Me Culturally MeBy Liana Hill By Liana Hill The language we speak is Spanish. Spanish is derived from a dialect of spoken Latin and was brought to the Iberian Peninsula. Some of the most commonly eaten food in Puerto Rico is Tostones, Mofongo, Alcapurrias, Arroz Con Gandules, Pasteles. Holidays we celebrate are Good Friday April 10, Birthday of José de Diego April 20, Memorial Day May 25, Independence Day July 4, Birthday of Don Luis Muñoz Rivera July 20, Labor Day Sep 7, Day of the Races Oct 12, Veterans Day Nov 11. Some traditions that are celebrated in Puerto Rico are Three Kings Day, Octavitas, Nochebuena, and Parrandas. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC The major type of music coming out of Puerto Rico is salsa, the rhythm of the islands. Puerto Rican mainstream acceptance of reggaeton has grown and the genre has become part of popular culture, including a 2006 Pepsi commercial with Daddy Yankee and PepsiCo's choice of Ivy Queen as musical spokesperson for Mountain Dew. Some famous People are Luis Fonsi, Ozuna, Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny Roberto Clemente, Don Omar, and Luis Guzman Famous Artists • Puerto Rican artists who are represented include José Campeche (1751- 1809) and Francisco Oller (1833-1917). In addition to such European masters as Rubens, van Dyck, and Murillo, the museum features works by Latin American artist, including some by the Mexican Diego Rivera. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Guayaberas. The guayabera is the most distinctive and well-known garment from Puerto Rico. A kind of tailored shirt for men, it has patch pockets on the front and is usually worn over an undershirt. The fit is tailored but loose, to be worn over trousers. This is the culture ( that I know of ) of Puerto Rico! I hope you liked it! .