Join us for a workshop on a Puerto Rican tradition.
The Vejigante is a masked creature who both fascinates and frightens young children with his mischievous antics, especially during festivals in Ponce and Loiza in Puerto Rico. This workshop explores Puerto Rico’s vibrant and rhythmic festivals, the mixed history of the Vejigante and the country’s relationship to the United States. In this program, we will create the horned mask of the mysterious and charismatic Vejigante as they listen to the sounds of Bomba music and learn about cultural blending. Appropriate for tweens and teens ages 12-17. Registration required. Please visit our online calendar to register.
Explore los vibrantes y rítmicos festivales de Puerto Rico, la mezcla de historia de los Vejigantes y la relación del país con los Estados Unidos en este divertido taller cultural. Obtenga información sobre el Vejigante, una criatura enmascarada que fascina y asusta a los niños pequeños con sus travesuras disparatadas, especialmente durante los festivales en Ponce y Loiza en Puerto Rico. Cree la máscara con cuernos del misterioso y carismático Vejigante, escuche los sonidos de la música de Bomba y aprenda sobre la fusión cultural. Apropiado para preadolescentes y adolescentes de 12 a 17 años. El espacio es limitado; se requiere registro. Visite nuestro calendario en línea para inscribirse.
| Mon, Sep 30 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Tue, Oct 01 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Wed, Oct 02 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Thu, Oct 03 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
| Fri, Oct 04 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, Oct 05 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Oct 06 | Closed |
Located in historic downtown Brighton, Anythink Brighton is the first carbon-negative library in the United States. Certified LEED Gold, this sustainable facility includes a children’s area, large programming spaces, computer labs and The Studio at Anythink Brighton, the district’s first makerspace.
