P.R.

Lorna was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She came to United States to study in Philadelphia. Her favorite food or dish from Puerto Rico is called “mofongo” or fried plantains. Fried plantains are raw bananas deep fried that can be served with garlic, chicken, pork or shrimp. When Lorna visits her parents in P.R., she loves to spend time on the beach which is only 20 minutes away from the house and visit El Viejo San Juan. “Old San Juan” is one of the main tourist attractions in P.R. Once a year there is a huge party called “fiestas de la calle San Sebastián” similar to parties that take place on 6th street in Austin. During this event musicians from all over Latin America come and play for free. Reggaeton which was only heard underground is now the most popular form of music in P.R.
Politics is a major issue in Puerto Rico. Everywhere you go you will hear different issues about the economy, government and other political related subjects whether it is at a party, family reunion, or a random conversation on the street. People want power and money or else they will never be satisfied. Salaries are very low in P.R. yet prices for goods are equivalent to that of the United States. Land is very expensive simply because it is limited. Islanders pay import taxes and elect governors. Political views toward the U.S. can basically be categorized into two groups: rich and poor. Poor people believe there are many opportunities in the U.S. to find a job, start a family, etc. Rich people, on the other hand, just want to become a state for no apparent reason. Some people just want to become independent due to the belief of unjust treatment from the United States.