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- Collection: Cultural Exchange - Puerto Rico 2009
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Bomba Dance
Nellisa Andrades dancing bomba at the Ayala family home in Loíza Aldea on the day of Santiago apostol.
Bomba drummers
Raúl Ayala, Jesus Cepeda and unknown drummer playing the barrilles (bomba drums) in Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico on the day of Santiago apostol.
Raúl Ayala and Jesus Cepeda
Raúl Ayala and Jesus Cepeda playing the barrilles (bomba drums) in Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico on the day of Santiago apostol.
Bomba drummers
Jesus Cepeda playing the “primo” lead drum of the bomba ensemble at the Ayala family home in Loíza Aldea on the day of Santiago apostol.
Jesus Cepeda
Jesus Cepeda playing the “primo” lead drum of the bomba ensemble at the Ayala family home in Loíza Aldea on the day of Santiago apostol.
Ama Rios
Ama Rios playing the “primo” lead drum of the bomba ensemble at the Ayala family home in Loíza Aldea on the day of Santiago apostol.
Modesto Cepeda
Modesto Cepeda playing the maraca at the Ayala family home in Loíza Aldea on the day of Santiago apostol.
Bomba drummers
Citizens of Loíza Aldea playing the barriles (bomba drums) on the day of Santiago apostol.
Vejigante Dancing Bomba
Color photo of vejigante dancing bomba at the Ayala family home on the day of Santiago apostol.
Vejigante Dancing Bomba
Black and white photo of vejigante dancing bomba at the Ayala family home on the day of Santiago apostol.
Bombazo
Vejigantes dancing bomba at the Ayala family home on the day of Santiago apostol.
La casa de los Ayalas
Citizens and tourists gathered around the home of the “Ayalas” in the city of Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico. The Ayala family are the premier exponents of the bomba and plena, an Afro -Puerto Rican musical tradition.
Santiago apostol
Man dressed as a “Caballero” during the festival of Santiago apostol.
Fiesta - Vejigante and Saint James
Two citizens of Loíza Aldea dressed as vejigantes and another dressed as one of the “caballeros.” The caballero is a popular figure during the festival of Santiago apostol.
Vejigante Jeep
Jeep with huge vejigante mask leads the procession on the day of Santiago apostol.
Processional
Citizens of Loíza Aldea carrying statue of Santiago in procession.
Processional
Citizens of Loíza Aldea carrying statue of Santiago apostol from the cathedral.
Processional
Loíza Aldea Cathedral in Puerto Rico.
Santiago apostol
Statue of Santiago apostol. Loíza Aldea Cathedral in Puerto Rico.
Vejigante
Vejigante, Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico on the day of Santiago apostol.
Vejigante
Young boy dressed as a vejigante. Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico on the day of Santiago apostol.
Vejigante
Vejigante, Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico on the day of Santiago apostol.
“Cultura es lucha”
Citizens of Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico in a parade on the day of Santiago apostol.
"Cultura es lucha" means "culture is struggle".
"Cultura es lucha" means "culture is struggle".
Vejigante
Vejigante, Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico on the day of Santiago apostol.
Vejigantes
Citizens of Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico dressed as vejigantes marching in a parade on the day of Santiago apostol.