Post by Radrook Admin on Apr 24, 2023 15:18:24 GMT -5
We Wuz Kangs?
In a recent comment I read on a youtube discussion venue, Puerto Ricans were mockingly characterized as going around making that claim. Well, to be honest, I have never heard any Puerto Rican using that expression in reference to themselves. However, if indeed there are some who do, then it would be among New Yorikans who have been culturally African-Americanized and are notorious for mimicking African American culture.
However, Island Puerto Ricans do not fit that description because they have not been African Americanized. Additionally, although the island has indeed been influenced by African, Taino, and USA, cultural contributions, the most influential cultural influence still remains the European ones, principally that of Spain, via its religion which is still predominantly Catholic, its language, which remains predominantly European and its architecture. The article excerpt below points that out.
The most profound European influence is that of Spain, the island's colonizer. There are also Italian and Sicilian influences, among others. Spanish influence is the most notable of all cultural influences in Puerto Rican culture. Spanish heritage has left an indelible mark on the island, and signs of this cultural exchange can be found everywhere, from the Colonial architecture and official language to the island's literature and local culinary styles. As far back as the 16th century, the Spanish built a series of massive defense structures to protect Old San Juan and its bay from other invaders. Parts of Old San Juan and La Fortaleza are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The culture of European countries has also influenced the development of the performing arts on the island, especially in music. Many of the island's musical genres have their origins in the Spanish culture, which is responsible for such genres of music as decima, seis, danza, and mambo.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Puerto_Rico
However, Island Puerto Ricans do not fit that description because they have not been African Americanized. Additionally, although the island has indeed been influenced by African, Taino, and USA, cultural contributions, the most influential cultural influence still remains the European ones, principally that of Spain, via its religion which is still predominantly Catholic, its language, which remains predominantly European and its architecture. The article excerpt below points that out.
Excerpt:
The most profound European influence is that of Spain, the island's colonizer. There are also Italian and Sicilian influences, among others. Spanish influence is the most notable of all cultural influences in Puerto Rican culture. Spanish heritage has left an indelible mark on the island, and signs of this cultural exchange can be found everywhere, from the Colonial architecture and official language to the island's literature and local culinary styles. As far back as the 16th century, the Spanish built a series of massive defense structures to protect Old San Juan and its bay from other invaders. Parts of Old San Juan and La Fortaleza are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The culture of European countries has also influenced the development of the performing arts on the island, especially in music. Many of the island's musical genres have their origins in the Spanish culture, which is responsible for such genres of music as decima, seis, danza, and mambo.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Puerto_Rico
Architecture of Puerto Rico