About BORIKEN Cultural Center

Welcome to the BORIKEN Cultural Center.

We keep the spirit of Puerto Rico alive in the Twin Cities! For 30 years, we have brought people together to celebrate and preserve our cultural traditions through art, music, dance and sport. 

The BORIKEN Cultural Center is a non-profit organization based in St. Paul whose mission is to connect traditional Puerto Rican culture, arts and music with families in Minnesota.

The organization was founded in 1993 and has served hundreds of  Minnesota youth, adults and organizations since its inception. The  organization has carried out its mission primarily by developing and  executing enriched educational experiences for youth involving the  study and performative nature of drums, dance, and songs. Focusing  on Afro-Puerto Rican music and Native Taino arts. The organization’s  vision surrounds creating a community that inspires and empowers  families through Puerto Rican culture, arts, dance, and music. 

At the BORIKEN Cultural Center you can take advantage of something more than music. We also offer a variety of sports and physical activities, as well as opportunities to learn traditional Puerto Rican crafts and cultural activities. The community engagement of the BORIKEN Cultural Center helps young people develop a sense of identity, which we believe is essential for their future success.