SAN ANTONIO – Nereida Burgess knows she’s not far from her native island of Puerto Rico when she starts dancing. “It’s a very joyful moment for me. It’s like I’m feeling that come back home,” she said ...

Tradition dance at the Puerto Rican Festival Karina Tomei-Castro joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the Puerto Rican Festival, and explained a traditional dance you can see while you're there.

The group will be performing a traditional dance number called Bomba. The dance was used as an outlet of communication centuries ago for African ancestors on the island. Milteri Tucker, executive ...

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Puerto Rican Festival in Holyoke wrapped up Sunday, offering one last chance for attendees to enjoy the vibrant celebrations. The festival, known as Fiestas Patronales de ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The past few weeks have been a whirlwind at the Julia de Burgos Center as this year’s Puerto Rican parade draws near. “It’s just really exciting to be a part of an event ...

Puerto Ricans have a rich history in Milwaukee dating back to the mid-20th century when workers were recruited to the city. Today, over 28,000 Puerto Ricans call Milwaukee home, with many living on ...

Jonathan Marcantoni had an idea for a more interactive cultural festival celebrating his Puerto Rican heritage than the 40-year-old playwright had seen in the past. So the Glendale resident gathered ...

Dancing and teaching the Plena and Bomba is Nereida Burgess' way of staying close to Puerto Rico, her native island.