Postponed from January’s San Sebastian Street Festival the 3rd Edition of the Fiestón Cultural will take place from February 28 until March 1 at the Curatel Ballajá in Old San Juan.
Supported by the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture (ICP), the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and the State Office of Historical Conservation, the Cultural Fiestón is one of the largest craft fairs in Puerto Rico.
“With Fiestón Cultural we seek to integrate different artistic and cultural manifestations in a family and inclusive environment. This event supports the vision of economic development of Old San Juan, mainly through crafts and promoting the concept of Ballajá Cultural District. This type of activity strengthens the tourism and economy of our neighborhood, which houses the headquarters of the main government entities and educational institutions of the arts, culture and conservation. With this party, we celebrate Ballajá in a big way, ”said the ICP executive director, Carlos Ruiz Cortés, about the event that is part of the celebration activities of the 500th anniversary of the transfer of the islet of San Juan.
During the 3 days along with 300 plus artisans and plastic artists there will be music for everyone’s tastes. Scheduled to appear are:
- Plenéalo
- The Allstar Sect
- Pirulo and the Tribe
- Batacumbele with a tribute to the renowned percussionist Ángel “Cachete” Maldonado
- Danny Rivera
- Bomba Cunyabe
- Cultural Restoration
- Cirnero Llanero
- Jarana Jaguar
- Coro Ser de Puerto Rico
- Folkloric Ballet Sabor Boricua
- The Creole Ensemble
- Versos de Mujer
- The Police Band of Puerto Rico
- Various musical groups of the University of Puerto Rico
At the nearby Museo Casa Blanca there will be an exhibition of traditional hand made Puerto Rican masks with around 20 local artisans showcasing their talents. Visitors to the exhibition will learn how the masks are made and will also have the opportunity to create their own masks
For more information check out the Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña Facebook page
