About Fiesta
Folklorica Puertorriqueña:
"Fiesta Folklórica Puertorriqueña" Festival is one of the
largest and longest running Puerto Rican cultural event in New York City, second only to the National Puerto Rican
Day Parade. This day-long annual summer event focuses on the preservation, promotion and cultural education of Latino musical
and artistic folklore.
Every
year, Fiesta develops an energetic program, presenting a series open-air staged performances that is FREE to the
public, conducting cultural educational activities, and exhibitions, throughout the day. A summer tradition that has continued
for decades at the popular Central Park venue of Rumsey Field. The festival is made up of several components, allowing for
a diverse and all inclusive program which includes:
Entertainment: Up
to ten performances are presented during the day long event. From the traditional to the most contemporary, every entertainer
is presented by a famous MC., who opens and closes the event from the famous Rumsey Playfield stage. Artisans: Fiesta
has had a long running relationship with local artisans who keep and nurture the arts by creating uniquely typical folk, and
modern art, displaying and selling their work at the festival. Food Concessions: On a hot summer day, who wouldn’t
want a nice cold drink at the festival. The festival has numerous food concession stands line up around Rumsey field, offering
the more popular Latino cuisine. Souvenir Stands: People love their souvenirs, from key chains
to gold chains, Fiesta has a stand for everything Puerto Rican. Recognition Awards: Every year “Fiesta” honors
several individuals who are exemplary in their field of work, pillars of the community and/or sources of Puerto Rican pride.
Other Activities:
There are several other activities event goers look forward to when they come to the park, these activities vary from raffles
and contests sponsored by local businesses, to workshop presentations hosted by artisans and non-profit organizations geared
towards educating youth about culture through art, music and history. La "Fiesta's" Website Committee
is currently looking through thousands of photographs, programs, announcements, magazine/newspaper articles and clippings
spanning over 40 years in service of its community. This page will contain a history of this presitious organization
and its contributions to the preservation of Puerto Rican culture in a city of so many cultures. For 43 straight years, "Fiesta" has successfully
presented its annual Festival event to thousands through music, art and typical food...today we continue the tradition…..
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- To promote and preserve Puerto Rican music, and customs.
- To cultivate, foster, enourage appreciation and understanding of Puerto Rican folklore and culture
- To provide social activities, cultural entertainment and recreational activities
- To provide positive disemination of Puerto Rican traditions and
history
- To provide an inclusive, positive environment for the
community to celebrate thier culture.
- Certificate of Incorporation - 1966
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