UTICA, NY — The Mohawk Valley Latino Association, Inc. is celebrating the island of Puerto Rico Constitutional Day. The Law #1 on 8/4/1952 of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico was stablished that every year on July 25, to be known as Constitution Day in Puerto Rico was signed into by then Governor Luis Munoz Marin. This year’s celebration will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, 12-5 pm at the Bellamy Harbor Park, 139 E Whitesboro St., Rome, NY.
The event will involve the singing of the American and La Borinquena Puerto Rico’s national anthems, by Feidy Miner, from Rome, NY. MVLA IS hosting this celebration and inviting the community to attend this celebration. Thanks to Premier sponsor, CNY Arts Council, Wellcare by Fidelis Care, A+Medi Transportation, Marks Home Care, El Zorro Radio Latino/The Drive, Miner Realty, CNY Latino Newspaper, Bostwick Liquors, Inc., New York State of Health, State Farm Insurance, Crouse’s Cutting Tree Removal, First Presbyterian Church Mission, Presbyterian Women at 1st Presbyterian Church and El
Jarocho Restaurant. There will be food trucks, merchandise, and agency vendors. Additionally, adult and children’s activities, dance contests, dominoes tournament, raffles, and giveaways.
Puerto Rico is neither a state nor independent, the island has been a US territory since 1898. Everyone born on the island is an American citizen and holds a US passport. However, residents cannot vote in US presidential elections living on the island of Puerto Rico, unless they are registered to vote in one of the 50 states. Puerto Rican culture is a blend of Amerindian Taino, Spanish and African influences with Spanish being the island’s first language.
“As a Puertorican myself, this annual event will promote the Boricua roots and culture in the Mohawk Valley,” said Feidy Miner, Member Volunteer for MVLA. Also, Luis Martinez, PR MVLA Board and Event Committee Member, stated “I feel that it’s important and necessary not only because of the huge Puerto Rican population we have here, but it’s also a part of our history as well as the United States. It’s a symbolism that reminds us of every year of the freedom and equality of Puerto Ricans.”
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The Mohawk Valley Latino Association was established to improve the standards of living for Latino residents of the Mohawk Valley through various services that will educate and empower them; to achieve awareness amongst the different cultures of the Mohawk Valley; and to help shape the minds of our youth and demonstrate to them the great opportunities available within the Mohawk Valley and our Nation. For more information, calls can be made to 315-864-8419 or email us at mvla@mvlautica.org
Thanks/Gracias!
C. Sonia Martinez, Executive Director, 315-542-2561
mvla@mvlautica.org
