Thursday, January 14, 2010

Celebrating Boricuas in Hawai’i: Past, Present and Future


[Photo credit: Malin Nordlund]

Calling all Boricuas in Hawaii! Join me in celebrating YOUR heritage at a free cultural event called "Celebrating Boricuas in Hawai’i: Past, Present and Future" tomorrow night, Friday, January 15th at the United Puerto Rican Association of Hawaii (1249 North School Street) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Professors Dr. Iris Lopez, David Forbes and Nancy Ortiz of Alma Latina Productions promise an evening full of entertainment accompanied by a discussion about the history and culture of local Puerto Ricans in Hawai'i. This night consists of música, baile, poesía and talking story about what it means to be Puerto Rican in the 21st century. Refreshments will be served and there will be free parking.



Celebrating Boricuas in Hawai'i: Past, Present and Future
1249 North School Street from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For more information, call the UPRAH at 808.847.2751.