“La Isla Del Encanto” and The Borincano Heritage

La Isla Del Encanto ' and The Borincano Heritage

Introduction

Down south of the American territory is a magnificent tropical island which offers exotic hidden places , wide white sand beaches , and miles and miles of nature 's wonders . The island is beautifully crafted by nature and depicts an island paradise

The island is located in the east of Dominican Republic and lies between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean . Puerto Rico is a country officially known as the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ' or Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico ' It is

a nation with political independence and unassociated territory of the United States of America The chief of the autonomous state is the president of the United States and the nation is governed by an elected governor . The free state still has control over their internal affaire , unless the US law is involved The United States is held responsible for their interstate trade and foreign relations and all activities that involve foreign correspondence (Government , 2008

Aside from the magnificent manifestation of its beauty , Puerto Rico is proud of their culture and history which give them remarkable characteristics . It is a nation comprised of a variety of unique characteristics that distinguish them from other societal groups . This is because its culture is a melting pot of different influences , and its complexity is what makes their race colorful

Puerto Rico is a reflection of a cultural and racial complex mixture The contemporary members of the nation are a product of the intermingling of different races . This mixture includes the Spanish African , Chinese , Italian , German , and French races . The latest of the country 's immigrants came from Cuba 's communist group of Fidel Castro who came in Puerto Rico around 1960s . All these races resulted in the contemporary Puerto Rican people who have less trouble in interacting with different races and practicing very minimal race inequality and discrimination (Puerto Rican Culture , 2008

Puerto Ricans profess love for their country . They do not mind being a free associate of the United States while declaring loyalty to their own culture , tradition , and living practices . Exploring the different aspect of their distinctive culture is interesting . It is like submitting oneself to the culture of a particular race and experiencing their traditional ways

History

In 15th century , Taino Indians inhabited the island and named it Boriken or Boriquen which translates to the great land of the valiant and noble Lord ' or land of the great lords ' The term is still widely used , though it underwent modifications in usage . It is still used to describe Puerto Ricans (History , 2008

The Taino Indians are peace-loving people who migrated from South America and lived in the island before the Spaniards came . They lived in groups led by a chieftain or someone superior in the clan . They only had limited knowledge in utilizing the land for their needs , but they survived through eating indigenous products like pineapple , cassava , and sweet potatoes , and supported by products from the sea (History , 2008

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