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The Vejigante and the Folk Festivals of Puerto Rico


By Edwin Fontanez

Reading Level: Pre-School, Early Elementary School
Genre: Non Fiction
Awards: Newbery Medal
Publisher: Exit Studio 1996

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An entertaining tool for discovering Puerto Rico's rich vejigante tradition - beautiful coloring activities and informative historical notes illuminate the style and symbolism of Puerto Rico's folk festivals.

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