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| Arroz y Habichuelas: Diccionario del Habla Popular Boricua |
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En Arroz y Habichuelas: Diccionario del Habla Popular Boricua, que acaba de salir de imprenta, representa una importante aportación al cultivo de nuestras raíces y de nuestra propia forma de ser como pueblo. Con más de mil palabras y frases de uso cotidiano, todo lector podrá, además que reírse con su contenido, comprenderse mejor. Se incluyen las palabras que utilizan los boricuas nacidos o radicados en los EEUU como un reconocimiento, según señala la autora, Ixa López Paláu, de que "somos un mismo pueblo". Sin duda este es un excelente regalo para esta navidad. Puede obtenerse en Borders. Para más información escriba a ilp@prtc.net "En Arroz Y Habichuelas" (In Rice and Kidney Beans: Dictionary of the Boricua Spoken Language,) is hot off the press. This is an important contribution to the Puerto Rican culture. It portrays our roots and our idiosyncrasies. With more than a thousand words and phrases of daily use, the reader will be able to laugh at itself and at the same time feel included and understood as part of a rich culture. The boricuas on the Island and in the U.S.A. use these words as a way of reaffirming our people's identity, according to the author, Ixa Lopez Paláu. Without a doubt this it is an excellent gift for this Christmas. For more Information write to ilp@prtc.net
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| Last Day to Order Domino Tables to Receive by Christmas |
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| Sigue La Estrella Christmas Parranda |
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The Sigue La Estrella Christmas Parranda is a cultural and community event, in which Estrella Tropical Latin Restaurant and Deli recreates the Puerto Rican tradition of the Parranda – or Christmas caroling. On the island, this style of Christmas caroling involves groups of families,neighbors and musicians that travel from house to house with instruments and singing songs that have been passed down through the generations from the countryside of Puerto Rico. EVENT INFORMATION Date: Saturday, December 15, 2007 Location: 1941 E SR 60 • Valrico, FL 33594 • 813.643.8700 Time: 7:00pm – 12:00a.m Featured Performances: El Cuatrista Alvin Medina, El Trovador Feliz Nieves Cotto, and a Guest Appearance by Trio Los Platinos
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| the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events |
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In the spirit of the Holiday Season come join us in celebrating the 2nd Annual Christmas Parranda & Toy Drive Dance Party Presented by: The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce Gulf Coast of Florida, Inc. & Boricua.com Hosted by: Vaja D.J. Productions Location: Green Iguana Restaurant 9202 Anderson Road Tampa, FL 33634 (813) 288-9076 Date: Thursday, December 13, 2007 Time: 9:00 p.m. (RSVP Required) Cost: Free Cover with an unwrap Toy per person or pay the cover of $10.00 at the door. Ladies, DRINK FREE. For (1) hour Toys collected to be distributed to "Hillsborough Kids, Inc.", 813-225-1105 & at the 3 Kings Day Festival *Become a Sponsor for this event for $300, Contact Liz Saldaña: (813-884-0267)* Fiesta de los Reyes Magos Three Kings Festival Presented by: The Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce Gulf Coast of Florida, Inc (Tampa) Centro Mi Diario & The Tampa Tribune Hosted by: Ybor City Saturday Market 2nd Annual event that celebrates the traditions and spirit of Three Kings Day. Saturday, January 5, 2008 ADMISSION: Free to the public Bring Your Lawn Chairs !! Sponsorship Opportunities are available for all 3 events. Call 813-884-0267 for more information
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