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Festival de las Máscaras de Hatillo (Hatillo Mask Festival)

Festival de las Máscaras de Hatillo (Hatillo Mask Festival)

Town festivals are a mainstay here in Puerto Rico and during the Christmas Season one of festivals that stands out is the Festival de las Máscaras de Hatillo (Hatillo Mask Festival)

The festival takes place on December 28 in the town of Hatillo located on the north coast of Puerto Rico. 

This annual festival dates back to 1823 when the town was founded by settlers from the Spanish Canary Islands. The festival is in remembrance to the first Holy Innocents; the children killed by King Herod’s men, who were searching for the new born baby Jesus.

Each year mean, women and children wear colorful masks and costumes and participate in parades through the streets of Hatillo. The parades finally ends late in the day at the Plaza Publica in Hatillo.

Along with the parades and masks, the day also features artisans, music, traditional foods and activities for the whole family.

This is an extremely popular festival on the island, so expect large crowds in the center of Hatillo.

Festival de las Máscaras de Hatillo (Hatillo Mask Festival)
When: December 28
Where: Hatiilo
GPS: 18.486286, -66.825457

 

Photos: 1. Rian Castillo,  2. Oscar Rohena

 

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