A parranda is a boisterous gathering of people who go to the homes of friends and relatives while singing aguinaldos. It’s similar to Christmas caroling, but instead of a “silent night,” it’s more of a party — eating pasteles, sipping on coquito, and picking up people on the way to the next home.

The coquí is an endemic frog species native to Puerto Rico. It’s barely the size of a quarter and got its name from the distinct “coqui” sound it makes. It’s loud enough to echo through the mountains, coastlines, and the walls of Abuela’s house at night. A single male coquí can chirp at up to 100 decibels.

Before Bad Bunny, Puerto Rico had Bomba. Bomba was once punishable by death. Today, it’s Puerto Rico’s heartbeat — a dance of resistance, rhythm, and African roots that still speaks truth.

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