Connecting Puerto Rican culture, traditions, arts, and music with Minnesota communities.
At the BORIKEN Cultural Center, we are a non-profit organization dedicated to foraging meaningful connections between traditional Puerto Rican cultural, through a variety of dynamic initiatives.
Upcoming Events
Our dance and music ensemble honors and shares the rich traditions Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba, and Plena, captivating audiences with our soulful and energetic movements that define Puerto Rican heritage.
Cultural Activities
From workshops to community events, we offer a range of activities to share the essence of our Puerto Rican culture.
These enriching experiences are open to everyone. Join us!
What does the BORIKEN Cultural Center mean to you? The Minnesota community shares what the Center’s work, programs, and events represent to them. They reflect on how participating and engaging with Puerto Rican culture has impacted their lives and the lives of others
BORIKEN Performing Group with the Puerto Rican Percussionist Beto Torrens at AFROLATINIDAD 2022. Special Thanks to LatinoLEAD, BORIKEN Cultural Center & La Doña Cervecería Brewery.
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Striving to create a community that empowers families and inspires children through Puerto Rican art, dance, and music.
Designing programs since 2019 to incorporate inclusion to engage in creating a culturally diverse society.
Programs that encourage youth involvement to help them achieve at their highest potentials.