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A Güiro is an instrument used in traditional Puerto Rican music. It is a notched hollowed-out gourd, which produces music by dragging a wooden stick-like object, commonly known as a scrapper, or more formally called a “pua,” on the rigids on the…

 This item is a framed calendar print depicting Jesus Christ. Said print originated as part of a calendar manufactured in Añasco, Puerto Rico. Such religious iconography remained a common household item in many Puerto Rican Catholic items. Although…

This beautiful canvas of “El flamboyan” was brought in by a New Britain local and although it is not the native tree, it’s one of the most beautiful and recognizable trees across the island. This beautiful and umbrella like tree originated in…

The Bomba and the Plena are important musical traditions in Puerto Rico. The Bomba and the Plena are two different music styles; however, it is common to refer to it together because of the similarities they share. The Bomba is of African origin and…

This commemorative ring was given to the contributor for his service in the United States Army.  As an Infantryman, he received this ring for his service during the Vietnam War.  The ring is 1 inch in diameter, metal and gold in color except for a…

The coffee grinder is from Puerto Rico. The coffee grinder is roughly 40 years old and it originally belonged to Irina’s grandmother. The coffee grinder is the final step in the process to make coffee. First, the children would pick the red coffee…

This collection contains reproduced photographs and pamphlets pertaining to the Latino immigrant community in New Britain.  Collected by Nancy Figueroa-Rodriguez, who was involved in the community for many years, items include a newspaper clipping,…

The pandero is a percussion instrument that is a member of the Membranophone family. The pandero is a very popular instrument, and it is very significant throughout Latin America but it is especially important in Puerto Rico. In my research, I found…