Puerto Rico House holds special session to honor singer Olga Tañón The Puerto Rico House of Representatives held a special session Feb. 9 to pay tribute to Olga Tañón as a cultural ambassador; the session included readings of a formal motion, family remarks and a message from the governor’s office.

The Puerto Rico House of Representatives celebrated the legendary Olga Tañón, honoring her remarkable contributions to music and philanthropy with heartfelt tributes and a surprise musical performance.

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It's funny to me that I have so many issues with actual storms but also have the most affinity with Guabancex, the cemi of storms.

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What a culture! #puertorico #puertoricoculture #culturaboricua #jibaro #historiaboricua #campesinos

Taino Sun is shinning for you! #tainoculture #tainosun #boricuaculture #puertoricoculture #soyboricua #caribeanculture #cutters

"Proud to call Borinquen home 🇵🇷❤️ #Boricua #CulturalHeritage"
- "From bomba to plena, the heart of Borinquen beats strong 💃🎶 #PuertoRicoCulture"

Another one I just finished. I started it last year or earlier, but again got distracted from the index/appendices.

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I was asked what is the difference between gods and taino cemis (my understanding is they weren't seen as gods but spirits).

I think I may have been guided to an answer while reading tonight.

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Finally done. I actually finished the bulk of it last year (awhile ago), but the indexes/appendices didn't interest me as much so took me a bit.

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