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Echoes of Loiza: Art, Culture & Bomba Rhythm Dance Lessons

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Echoes of Loiza: Art, Culture &#038; Bomba Rhythm Dance Lessons

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Our first stop will be at the captivating Parque Histórico Cueva Maria De La Cruz. The tour guide will take you inside the cave and tell the story about the creation of Puerto Rico as an island in the Caribbean Sea. Samuel Lind is a well-renowned artist born and raised in Loiza. Visitors have the opportunity to speak with Samuel Lind himself and immerse themselves in the life he depicts through his paintings and sculptures that have been placed in exhibitions worldwide. The vejigante is a brightly-colored character part of the Loiceño folklore used during festivals. Visitors will receive a lively presentation from Pedro La Viera, the official spokesperson for the Vejigante masks of Puerto Rico. Bomba is a traditional fast-paced rhythmic music and dance style created by African slaves in Puerto Rico over 400 years ago. Visitors will learn to dance the rhythms of bomba and appreciate the freedom of the dance style.