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Thursday, February 8, <strong>2018</strong> 53<br />
LIFE<br />
Now Open:<br />
The ‘Wonder’<br />
of Loíza<br />
This is a great opportunity to immerse into the<br />
innermost parts of Loiceña culture<br />
Parque Histórico Cueva<br />
María de la Cruz in Loíza<br />
BY JAIME TORRES TORRES<br />
The turban and bomba<br />
workshops are new experiences<br />
with the arrival of<br />
<strong>2018</strong>, which kids and adults<br />
already enjoy at Parque Histórico<br />
Cueva María de la Cruz in Loíza,<br />
which celebrated its open house this<br />
past week.<br />
The folklorists Sheila Osorio, from<br />
Ballet Folclórico Hermanos Ayala<br />
and the group N’Zambi, and Marcos<br />
Peñaloza, director of the musical<br />
ensemble Tambores Calientes,<br />
shared the knowledge and skills<br />
they have accumulated in their<br />
artistic careers with the Parque<br />
Histórico visitors.<br />
Since Tuesday, the workshops will<br />
alternate between a section from<br />
10 a.m. to noon and another from 1<br />
p.m. to 3 p.m. for only $5. The ticket<br />
includes access to the park’s caves<br />
complex, which houses the oldest<br />
beehive in the Caribbean. In fact,<br />
the beekeeper, Dr. Juan Pérez, also<br />
teaches about the importance of pollination<br />
and the production of hone y.<br />
“We invite [everyone] to see the<br />
various activities we have for the<br />
whole family. They are held between<br />
Wednesday and Sunday, especially<br />
for our girls, boys, parents and teachers.<br />
The cave is rich in history; it accommodates<br />
science activities, the<br />
colorfulness of folklore and the happiness<br />
that is characteristic of Loiceños,”<br />
said Mayor Julia M. Nazario<br />
Fuentes.<br />
Considered the great wonder of Loíza,<br />
the Parque Histórico María de la<br />
Cruz is the first municipal enterprise<br />
by the municipality. It is based on the<br />
talent of the Loiceños and the anthropological,<br />
archeological, ecological,<br />
environmental and cultural richness<br />
of this location.<br />
“This is a great opportunity—both<br />
for local and international tourism—<br />
to immerse into the innermost parts<br />
of Loiceña culture, to get to know the<br />
gastronomy and enjoy its ecological<br />
richness. We welcome [everyone]<br />
with open arms,” said administrator<br />
Daniel Alméstica, as he pointed out<br />
that “La Cultura Loiceña en tiempos<br />
de las Fiestas de Santiago Apóstol,”<br />
which is a collection of plays from<br />
don Castor Ayala, Daniel Lind, Samuel<br />
Linda and other artists will be<br />
shown in the park’s exhibit hall.<br />
Furthermore, the historical park is<br />
a place with a very special historical<br />
importance. According to research<br />
in 1948 by anthropologist Ricardo<br />
Alegría, the archeological findings<br />
of the archaic culture that precede<br />
the pre-Columbian era suggest life<br />
in Puerto Rico originated in this<br />
cave, which was declared a historical<br />
monument in 1972.<br />
Besides its historic and ecological<br />
appeal, the Parque Histórico Cueva<br />
María is an environmental sanctuary<br />
decked out with centennial ceibas,<br />
other endemic trees and a pleasant<br />
climate because of its proximity to the<br />
mouth of Río Grande de Loíza as it<br />
enters into the sea.<br />
The bomba dance, apiculture, turban<br />
workshops and Loíza artisans’ exhibition<br />
will be available Wednesday to<br />
Sunday when the municipality’s first<br />
enterprise of the Capital of Tradition<br />
is open.<br />
WEEKEND<br />
GUIDE<br />
‘DE CUENTOS Y BELLEZA<br />
IMPERIOSA’ (SYMPHONY)<br />
Feel the intensity of pieces such as<br />
Delano’s “Reyna Tembandumba” at<br />
the P.R. Symphony Orchestra’s 10th<br />
classical concert of the season.<br />
Saturday, Feb. 10, 7 pm<br />
Centro de Bellas Artes,<br />
Santurce, San Juan<br />
For more details, visit ticketpop.com<br />
FESTIVAL DE VINO Y<br />
GASTRONOMÍA<br />
With a Carnival vibe, the Wine<br />
& Gastronomy Festival will offer<br />
delicious dishes and a great<br />
selection of wines and spirits.<br />
Saturday, Feb. 10, 7 pm<br />
Museo de Arte de Ponce, Ponce<br />
For more details, visit sal.pr<br />
‘KISS, DON’T TELL’<br />
VALENTINE’S PARTY<br />
With the euphonious voice of<br />
Carma Carmona to get people in<br />
the Valentine’s Day mood, this is a<br />
fun party for those with a romantic<br />
partner and those who are on the<br />
lookout.<br />
Saturday, Feb. 10, 9 pm<br />
La Concha Resort,<br />
Condado, San Juan<br />
For more information, visit the<br />
event’s Facebook page.<br />
‘LOS BORICUAS<br />
ESTAMOS PASA’O’<br />
(STAND UP)<br />
Get a humorous perspective on<br />
the complications of daily life from<br />
these six comedians.<br />
Friday, Feb. 9 & Saturday, Feb. 10,<br />
8:30 pm; Sunday, Feb. 11, 5 pm<br />
Centro de Bellas Artes,<br />
Santurce, San Juan<br />
For more information,<br />
visit cba.pr.gov<br />
MERCADO 23<br />
You can check off your to-do list<br />
for the Valentine’s Day gift for<br />
your significant other while also<br />
supporting local vendors.<br />
Saturday, Feb. 10, 1 pm<br />
Lote 23, Santurce, San Juan<br />
For more information, visit the<br />
event’s Facebook page<br />
SANTURCE YOGI<br />
Find a little inner balance in the<br />
middle of the urban jungle with this<br />
outdoor yoga class. The best part is<br />
when the class is done, and you are<br />
surrounded by great food options.<br />
Sunday, Feb. 11, 9 am to 10 am<br />
Lote 23, Santurce, San Juan<br />
For more information, visit the<br />
event’s Facebook page.
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