Embrace
EL BORIKÉN
IN THE HEART OF PONCE,
THE MASK COMES ALIVE.
“El Vejigante”
At its center is the vejigante, a masked folkloric figure known for its horned forms and mischievous spirit. Symbolic of resistance and celebration, it remains a powerful expression of Puerto Rican culture.
cARNAVAL DE PONCE
Ponce, Puerto Rico, is home to one of the island’s most iconic cultural celebrations: Carnaval de Ponce. Rooted in centuries of Spanish and African influence, the festival transforms the streets through music, movement, and tradition.