1. An Introduction to the Puerto Rico Created for Folkorica.US By Mrs. Naft- Educational Director Ms. Pacheco- Artistic Director

2. The Common Wealth of Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Florida.

3. Where in the world is Puerto Rico?

4. On his second voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus encountered the island of Puerto Rico.

5. The Taíno people lived on this beautiful island.

6. Today Puerto Rico has lovely countryside, cities, and beaches.

10. The famous coqui is a tiny tree frog that lives only in Puerto Rico.

11. From plantains to delicious… Tostones!

12. La Plena is a popular traditional dance of Puerto Rico.

13. La Bomba is danced to the rhythm of drums. It was brought to Puerto Rico by African slaves.

14. Gracias, Ahora Bailamos!