March 2 – American Citizenship Day for Puerto Ricans

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HOW TO CELEBRATE AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP DAY FOR PUERTO RICO STEP-BY-STEP

•   Learn about how to become a US citizen.
•   Purchase Puerto Rico gifts for yourself or someone special.
•   Read about Puerto Rico’s unique US relationship.
•   Celebrate with delicious Puerto Rican recipes.
•   Learn about the music of Puerto Rico.
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American Citizenship Day is an important day of celebration for Puerto Ricans and all citizens. It marks the anniversary of the 1917 bill, which officially granted citizenship to residents of Puerto Rico. The day is a popular celebration among Puerto Rican Americans who feel especially proud to be part of this country and its great freedoms and opportunities.

For many, American Citizenship Day serves as an annual reminder that their culture, history, language, and customs still have a place in America despite the many challenges they face overcoming discrimination and racism. It reinforces that the United States was designed to be a nation made up of immigrants from different backgrounds and cultures, yet unified by common values and shared pride.

HISTORY OF AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP DAY FOR PUERTO RICANS

First observed in 1917,  “American Citizenship Day” was made official by President Warren G. Harding in 1922. It has become an annual tradition in many parts of the country over the last century, celebrated with parades featuring vibrant flags and costumes as well as speeches from local leaders emphasizing the importance of civic duty and participation.

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL CITIZENSHIP DAY FOR PUERTO RICANS

1. Cultural Dance Performances: Organize or attend a performance showcasing traditional Puerto Rican dances like Bomba and Plena.
2. Cooking Classes: Participate in a cooking class to learn how to make classic Puerto Rican dishes such as mofongo and arroz con gandules.
3. History Workshops: Attend a workshop or seminar on the history of Puerto Rican citizenship and its significance.
4. Art Exhibitions: Visit or organize an exhibition featuring Puerto Rican artists and their work.
5. Music Festivals: Enjoy a music festival with live performances of Puerto Rican music genres like salsa, reggaeton, and folk music.
6. Traditional Games: Play traditional Puerto Rican games such as dominoes or bomba y plena musical chairs.
7. Language Classes: Take a Spanish language class to connect with the Puerto Rican culture and community.
8. Heritage Storytelling: Host a storytelling event where Puerto Ricans share personal stories about their heritage and citizenship.
9. Film Screenings: Watch documentaries or movies about Puerto Rican history, culture, and notable figures.
10. Community Service: Volunteer for community service projects that benefit Puerto Rican communities.
11. Cultural Parades: Participate in or watch a parade celebrating Puerto Rican culture and citizenship.
12. Historical Tours: Take a guided tour of historic sites relevant to Puerto Rican history and citizenship.
13. Citizenship Workshops: Attend workshops on the rights and responsibilities of Puerto Rican citizenship.
14. Food Tasting Events: Organize or attend a tasting event featuring a variety of Puerto Rican foods.
15. Book Readings: Read books by Puerto Rican authors or about Puerto Rican history and culture.
16. Craft Workshops: Create traditional Puerto Rican crafts, such as vejigante masks or hand-painted pottery.
17. Flag Raising Ceremony: Participate in a ceremony to raise the Puerto Rican flag in honor of Citizenship Day.
18. Genealogy Workshops: Explore your Puerto Rican ancestry and heritage through genealogy workshops.
19. Cultural Fashion Show: Attend or organize a fashion show featuring traditional and modern Puerto Rican attire.
20. Folk Music Sessions: Join or listen to a folk music session with traditional Puerto Rican instruments like the cuatro and maracas.
21. Cultural Debates: Engage in debates or discussions about Puerto Rican identity and citizenship.
22. Dance Workshops: Take a workshop to learn traditional Puerto Rican dances.
23. Poetry Readings: Attend a poetry reading featuring works by Puerto Rican poets.
24. Sports Events: Participate in or watch sports events popular in Puerto Rico, such as baseball or boxing.
25. Cultural Exhibits: Visit museums or cultural centers showcasing Puerto Rican history and contributions.
26. Puerto Rican Bingo: Create bingo cards with Puerto Rican cultural symbols and famous figures.
27. Dominoes Tournament: Organize a dominoes tournament, a popular game in Puerto Rican culture.
28. Puerto Rican Trivia: Host a trivia game with questions about Puerto Rican history, culture, and notable individuals.
29. Musical Chairs with Salsa Music: Play musical chairs using salsa music for a fun, energetic twist.
30. Puerto Rican Scavenger Hunt: Plan a scavenger hunt with clues and items related to Puerto Rican culture and history.
31. Puerto Rican Flag Relay Race: Organize a relay race where participants pass a small Puerto Rican flag instead of a baton.
32. Bomba Dance-off: Hold a dance-off competition with participants showing their best Bomba dance moves.
33. Pin the Tail on the Vejigante: Play a cultural twist on the classic party game using a Vejigante, a traditional Puerto Rican carnival character.
34. Puerto Rican Pictionary: Draw and guess Puerto Rican-themed words and phrases.
35. Salsa Dance Contest: Host a salsa dance contest and award prizes for the best dancers.
36. Puerto Rican Memory Game: Create a memory game with pairs of cards featuring Puerto Rican landmarks and symbols.
37. Water Balloon Toss: Play a water balloon toss game, popular in many Puerto Rican festivities.
38. Puerto Rican Cuisine Cook-off: Organize a cooking competition featuring traditional Puerto Rican dishes.
39. Folk Tale Charades: Act out famous Puerto Rican folk tales in a game of charades.
40. Puerto Rican Jeopardy: Create a Jeopardy game with categories about Puerto Rican history, culture, and geography.
41. Guess the Song: Play short clips of Puerto Rican songs and have participants guess the title and artist.
42. Cultural Costume Contest: Have participants dress up in traditional Puerto Rican attire and award prizes for the best costumes.
43. Bomba and Plena Drum Circle: Host a drum circle where participants can play Bomba and Plena rhythms.
44. Puerto Rican Art Puzzle: Create a large puzzle featuring a famous Puerto Rican artwork for teams to complete.
45. Salsa Dance Freeze: Play salsa music and have participants freeze when the music stops.
46. Puerto Rican Poetry Slam: Hold a poetry slam where participants recite Puerto Rican poems or their own creations.
47. Cultural Hot Potato: Play hot potato using a small object that represents Puerto Rican culture.
48. Puerto Rican Landmark Building: Use blocks or Legos to build models of famous Puerto Rican landmarks.
49. Puerto Rican History Timeline: Create a timeline game where participants place events in Puerto Rican history in the correct order.
50. Storytelling Circle: Sit in a circle and take turns telling stories or sharing facts about Puerto Rican culture and heritage.
51. Puerto Rican Flag Banner: Create a banner using colored paper or fabric to represent the Puerto Rican flag.
52. Vejigante Masks: Make traditional Puerto Rican Vejigante masks using paper mache and paint.
53. Coqui Frog Magnets: Craft magnets shaped like the coqui frog, a symbol of Puerto Rican culture, using clay or foam.
54. Puerto Rican Heritage Scrapbook: Design a scrapbook filled with photos, articles, and mementos celebrating Puerto Rican heritage.
55. Boricua Bracelets: Make bracelets with beads in the colors of the Puerto Rican flag.
56. Palm Leaf Decorations: Create decorations using real or faux palm leaves to represent the island’s tropical flora.
57. Bomba Skirts: Sew or decorate skirts inspired by traditional Bomba dance attire.
58. Puerto Rican Recipe Book: Compile a DIY recipe book with traditional Puerto Rican recipes.
59. Coffee Bag Coasters: Make coasters from burlap coffee bags, a nod to Puerto Rico’s coffee industry.
60. Sea Glass Jewelry: Create jewelry using sea glass, reflecting Puerto Rico’s beautiful beaches.
61. Taino Symbol Art: Paint or draw art pieces featuring Taino symbols, the indigenous people of Puerto Rico.
62. Puerto Rican Music Instruments: Craft simple versions of traditional instruments like maracas or guiros.
63. Plantain Leaf Art: Use plantain leaves as canvases for painting or printing traditional designs.
64. Puerto Rican Heritage Quilt: Make a quilt with patches representing different aspects of Puerto Rican culture.
65. Beach Scene Dioramas: Construct dioramas depicting Puerto Rican beach scenes using sand, shells, and miniatures.
66. Boricua Tote Bags: Design and paint tote bags with Puerto Rican symbols and phrases.
67. Mofongo Keychains: Craft miniature mofongo (a traditional dish) keychains using polymer clay.
68. Puerto Rican Postcards: Create handmade postcards featuring famous landmarks or cultural icons.
69. Floral Crowns: Make floral crowns using native Puerto Rican flowers, either real or artificial.
70. Parrot Feathers Art: Create artwork using feathers to represent the Puerto Rican parrot.
71. Coconut Shell Bowls: Decorate coconut shells to make bowls or decorative pieces.
72. Puerto Rican Candle Holders: Design candle holders with traditional Puerto Rican patterns and colors.
73. Island Map Art: Draw or paint a map of Puerto Rico and mark important cultural and historical sites.
74. Hand-Painted Coffee Mugs: Paint coffee mugs with Puerto Rican symbols and motifs.
75. Puerto Rican Food Magnets: Craft magnets shaped like traditional Puerto Rican foods such as pasteles or tostones.
76. Mofongo: A traditional dish made with mashed plantains, garlic, and pork cracklings.
77. Arroz con Gandules: Puerto Rican rice with pigeon peas and pork, seasoned with sofrito.
78. Pasteles: Dough made from green bananas and filled with seasoned meat, wrapped in banana leaves and boiled.
79. Tostones: Twice-fried green plantains, often served with garlic sauce.
80. Lechón Asado: Slow-roasted pork, marinated in a blend of spices and garlic.
81. Alcapurrias: Fried dough stuffed with ground beef or crab meat, made from a mixture of green bananas and yucca.
82. Bacalaitos: Fried codfish fritters, seasoned with garlic and herbs.
83. Tembleque: A creamy coconut pudding, topped with cinnamon.
84. Flan de Queso: Cream cheese flan, a rich and creamy caramel custard.
85. Sorullitos de Maíz: Fried cornmeal sticks, often filled with cheese.
86. Asopao de Pollo: A thick chicken and rice stew, flavored with sofrito and vegetables.
87. Pernil: Slow-roasted pork shoulder, marinated in garlic and spices.
88. Empanadillas: Fried turnovers filled with ground beef, chicken, or cheese.
89. Piña Colada: The official drink of Puerto Rico, made with pineapple, coconut cream, and rum.
90. Cocina Criolla: A traditional Puerto Rican stew with various meats, root vegetables, and plantains.
91. Rellenos de Papa: Mashed potato balls filled with seasoned ground beef, breaded and fried.
92. Pollo Guisado: Puerto Rican-style chicken stew, made with potatoes, carrots, and olives.
93. Piononos: Sweet plantains stuffed with ground beef, rolled up, and baked.
94. Quesitos: Puff pastry filled with sweetened cream cheese.
95. Pan de Mallorca: Sweet bread rolls, typically served for breakfast with powdered sugar on top.
96. Budín de Pan: Puerto Rican bread pudding, flavored with raisins and cinnamon.
97. Maduros: Sweet fried plantains, caramelized to perfection.
98. Guava Pastelitos: Puff pastries filled with sweet guava paste.
99. Arroz con Dulce: A sweet rice pudding made with coconut milk, cinnamon, and raisins.
100. Chicharrón de Pollo: Fried chicken chunks, marinated in a blend of spices and deep-fried until crispy.

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