Past Events
Parrandón 2001
Theme: Aguinaldos Puertorriqueños
During this activity more than 250 participants from different Latin American countries enjoyed of typical Christmas music and food. An audiovisual show of sights of Puerto Rico, description of its typical music and the meaning of Christmas was presented. The tables were decorated with traditional hats (pavas), typical candies, lyrics for aguinaldos, and our flag. Participants also were involved in singing aguinaldos and remembering memories of Christmas in Puerto Rico. This activity served its purpose of spreading our values, culture, and Christmas traditions to other Latin Americans.
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International Festival at Mark Twain and Roberts Elementary Schools - 2002
For several years, we have hosted a country booth representing Puerto Rico at elementary school activities. We offer food, candies, tourist information, and cultural information on music, crafts and art. We have also hosted a puppet story in Spanish featuring a folkloric tale involving the coquí (a native frog of Puerto Rico). We have also been involved in an International Pot Luck at Mark Twain Elementary featuring two traditional dishes.
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Parrandón 2002
Theme: Puerto Rican Music: Décima and Trova
This year we featured another aspect of our Christmas traditions. Aside from music and food, the guests were invited to join in a celebration of the trova. They engaged in traditional singing and improvisation. Over 300 people enjoyed this celebration.
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Parrandón 2003
Theme: La Plena Puertorriqueña
APPR held its annual Parrandón in December 2003 and it was fun! There were over 350 people in attendance. The theme was the Puerto Rican plena and there was a plena show during the intermission. As always, there was not one person sitting during the show.
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Parrandón - January 2005
Theme: Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastian
APPR hosted its annual fundraiser with a very festive theme, Fiestas de San Sebastian which attracted around 370 people. The decoration resemble Puerto Rico's Old San Juan streets and had a dancing parade of San Sebastian traditional "Cabezudos". Hispanics from all over the US came to enjoy an evening of celebration.
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Mark Twain International Festival - February 2005
APPR hosted a booth at the Mark Twain International
Festival. We offered traditional food and candy as well as cultural information on music and general information about the island. There was an interactive musical presentation featuring a local Puerto Rican musician. The children were able to play the instruments and learn about Puerto Rican music.
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Scholarship Ceremony - September 2005
On September, 2005 APPR distributed its yearly scholarships to worthy students at the University of Houston.
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Plena Libre at Vitalis - October 2005
APPR hosted a cocktail party at Vitalis Medical Spa with Plena Libre. Dinner was served and guests were able to meet Plena Libre, take pictures and get autographs. Complimentary massages were also available courtesy of Vitalis Medical Spa.
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Puerto Rican Power - January 2006
APPR hosted a live performance by Puerto Rican Power at Rumba Club. The event was an overwhealming success.
