Riah Fun Facts
This is the leadership position that Riah holds every year for individuals with special needs
What are the Special Olympics
This is the holiday in Puerto Rican culture celebrated in co-ordinance with Christmas
What is Three Kings Day
True/False: Puerto Rico is one of the 50 states of the U.S.
What is FALSE (Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island and U.S. territory)
Who is Prince Royce
This type of natural disaster impacted Puerto Rico in 2017 and left widespread damage, power outages, and humanitarian disaster
What is Hurricane Maria
These are the top three topics which she is most invested in related to her culture
(Ex. Food, Family, Environment, Politics, etc.)
What are days before
The location in which an empty box put on Three Kings Day?
What is at the end of the bed
What are Salsa, Reggaeton, and Bachata
What is $10
False: Riah is a first-generation college grad
The people who are invited to a celebration (Birthday, Graduations, etc.)
Who are family members and friends
The locations in which Riah has used her bilingual abilities to support others
Where are stores, doctor's office, school
These events often have food included (as a necessary item) to help bring people together
What are deaths, births, birthdays
This is the type of "culture" Puerto Ricans often have when it comes to viewing family
What is "collectivistic culture"
The month which is Riah's birthday
What is January
The holiday/event that is important to both Puerto Rican culture but also Riah herself
What is Thanksgiving
The fictional landmass that Puerto Rican culture says Puerto Rico will become one day (Hint: Plato)
Atlantis
This dish is described as "Sweet cornmeal mixed with sugar and butter, and then fried; It is made as a dessert
What are Sorullitos
The action that is often taken by Puerto Ricans in the states in order to ensure their families back home are cared for and supported?
What is sending a portion of the money they earn back home
The name of the person that was interviewed (Not nickname; real name)
What is Tariah? (Ta-rye-yah)
The quote in which Riah states best defines a party with Puerto Ricans
What is "If there's no music, there's no fiesta"
The Spanish name for Spanish Rice Pudding (A.k.a. Cinnamon coconut rice pudding)
What is Arroz con dulce
The three ethnic/racial groups which make up a majority of the population in Puerto Rico?
African American, Spaniards, and Taino Indian