Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Feliz 2009 from PRSUN


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Puerto Rico Sun readers and supporters, I want to thank you.

Thanks for advancing PRSUN's mission of empowering, informing and building community.

I want to especially thank our PRSUN FRIENDS, FAMILY AND ANGEL CONTRIBUTORS (YOUR NAMES ARE IN PRSUN'S HONOR ROLL BECAUSE YOU DESERVE TO BE THERE). THANKS FOR BELIEVING AND INVESTING IN THIS COMMUNITY MEDIA PROJECT.
Thanks to all those who have contributed to this project in one way or another, including Ismael Nunez, Jose "Boricuation" Medina, Samaris Ayala, the photographers in the Puerto Rico Sun group, and the members in the PRSUN Video group. Thanks to our members in the Puerto Rico Sun social network, the Puerto Rico Sun group at Facebook and the Puerto Rico Sun blog network at Facebook. Thanks to my followers at twitter.com. Thanks to PRSUN TV viewers and guests as well as PRSUN Radio listeners and guests. Thanks to those who have supported the PRSUN for the ASPCA fundraising campaign at www.change.org/profiles/prsun. All of you help make the PRSUN community more vibrant and diverse, so thank you.
Thanks to all those who visit, comment and vote in our poll posted right here in this blog. Thanks for your feedback. Thanks for staying in touch, letting PRSUN know about your news and community events.

I look forward to a productive new year. I count with your support.

Consider becoming an official PRSUN member. Help take Puerto Rico Sun Communications to the next level.

Remember that Puerto Rico Sun Communications is a boricua-owned community-minded independent social entrepreneurship project. Apoya lo nuestro.

Thanks and God bless from Puerto Rico Sun.

Happy 2009.

Clarisel Gonzalez
editor and publisher


(photo by Clarisel)
Navidad Criolla



Have your kids outgrown toys that are in great condition? Do you have more toys than you actually need? Are you looking to contribute to a great cause?

The Clemente Soto Velez Cultural and Educational Center in NYC's Lower East Side is currently collecting toys to donate to SEA, Society of the Educational Arts, on January 6 where they will distribute toys to children in celebration of Three Kings Day aka El Dia De Los Reyes Magos.

We know that during these trying times, some are not able to contribute or purchase new toys, but if you are able to donate toys, please contact the CSV office at 212-260-4080, ext. 11 or email the Facilities Manager, Jasmine Rosario at jrosario@csvcenter.net.

Please make arrangements for delivery either before or on the morning of January 6.

Thank you to all who have already made their donations.

source: CSV

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

A King

Navidad Criolla


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Originally uploaded by clarisel.
Nuyorican poet Jesus Papoleto Melendez plays one of the kings at the 2006 Three Kings Day Parade in East Harlem.

This year's parade will be celebrated on Tuesday.

Here are the details:
Three Kings Day Parade
10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tuesday, January 6
Join the Museo del Barrio's 32nd Annual Three Kings Day Parade. March through El Barrio along with our Kings, floats and lively music! Too shy to parade? Line up along the route!

8:30 a.m. Parade Check-In*
11 a.m. Parade begins
Registration forms and more information can be found at www.elmuseo.org.

*This year's parade check-in will be at P.S. 72, 131 East 104th Street at Lexington Avenue.

For more information on the parade route and more, go to www.elmuseo.org.


Meanwhile, the Three Kings Day Celebration will be from 3-5 p.m.
Saturday, January 10.
All are welcome to join El Museo's exciting Three Kings Day Celebration. This holiday presentation at El Museo's Teatro Heckscher will feature live parrandas by Eddie Alicea y Su Trio de Epoca, and a theatre play inspired by the Mexican tradition of pastorelas.

Free Admission. Space is limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

source: El Museo del Barrio

(photo by Clarisel Gonzalez)

Support PRSUN for the ASPCA


Update

$55 has been raised so far in the PRSUN for the ASPCA drive at www.change.org/profiles/prsun. Looking for something good to do to make a difference, why not contribute to support the work of the ASPCA, a leader in animal rights?
You can donate as little as $10 to support this cause.
Please think about it.
PRSUN's goal is to raise $500 for the ASPCA.

Thanks and Happy New Year.

(Photo by Clarisel Gonzalez of Sol, the mascot of Puerto Rico Sun Communications)

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Originally uploaded by Moliniano.
Today's featured image from the Puerto Rico Sun photo group is by Moliniano. This shot was taken inside the Cathedral in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Monday, December 29, 2008

Mensaje de Aníbal

Mensaje del gobernador saliente de Puerto Rico Aníbal Acevedo Vilá.

(Message in Spanish from Puerto Rico's outgoing governor Anibal Acevedo Vila.)

(Source: anibalacevedopr)

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Originally uploaded by kikepic.
Today's featured shot from the Puerto Rico Sun photo group is by kikepic.

Sunday, December 28, 2008

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Originally uploaded by patdebat.
Today's featured image from the Puerto Rico Sun photo group is by patdebat. This shot was taken at the festival in Hatillo in 2006.

Puerto Rico Sun wishes you a Happy Holy Innocents Day/Feliz Dia de los Santos Inocentes
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That is a big colorful celebration in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, every year. They hold the Festival of Mascaras.

PRSUN Poll: I am Puerto Rican

According to a PRSUN poll, 80 percent of Puerto Rico Sun blog readers identify themselves as Puerto Rican. Ten percent consider themselves Nuyorican while another 10 percent identify as American. None chose the Latino/Hispanic or the other options.

The question posed for this poll was: How do you identify yourself?

Thanks to readers who took part in the PRSUN poll.