Flash Number One:
If you were at Savage Mill on Sunday you may have enjoyed a pop-up community parranda by Cultura Plenera.
A parranda is a Puerto Rican holiday musical tradition that involves visiting the homes of friends and family and singing traditional holiday music. It's the Puerto Rican version of caroling, but parrandas are generally considered secular events enjoyed by all Puerto Rican regardless of their religious beliefs.
They are an opportunity to visit and celebrate the end of the year with friends and family. Visitors can participate in this Puerto Rican version of caroling right here at Savage Mill! - - event page
A flash mob is a group of people who suddenly perform an unexpected act in a public space for a short time, and then quickly disperse. Flash mobs are known for their element of surprise and are often used for artistic expression or social engagement.
Cultura Plenera will apply the flash mob model to our parranda tradition in order to invite our entire community to our very first Flash Mob Parranda which we will perform as an expression of our culture and traditions, and to engage with our community.
We have permission from Savage Mill to do this celebration so feel free to bring your entire family and all your friends. Also bring your instruments and voices...this is a community parranda!! - - Cultura Plenera Facebook Page
If you didn’t happen to be there on Sunday you should definitely visit the Cultura Plenera Facebook page to see photos and video from the event.
Photo credit Myriam Montañez Comito
Here’s a comment from someone who was there:
About last night.... Cultura Plenera
The pride of being part of the Puerto Rican diaspora was deeply felt last night at the flash mob parranda. In a season when traditions often bridge the distance between home and the heart, this spontaneous celebration became a powerful reminder of our collective spirit. … This parranda was more than a flash mob. It was a declaration of unity, a celebration of identity, and an inspiring reminder that our traditions and culture are a beacon of joy, no matter how far from home we may be.
If I may be so bold, if you have never experienced Cultura Plenera, make a mental note to attend one of their events in the new year.
*****
Flash Number Two:
When I was laid low with diverticulitis recently, I received an unexpected package in the mail. It was a gift box from YOLO Health and Wellness along with a sweet get-well card. The box contained a Grapefruit Granite Cleaner with a soft reusable cleaning cloth, a Passionfruit Lavender Shower Steamer, and an adorable jar of bath salts which had been crafted to read: Feel better soon.
As you might imagine, this surprise gift truly lifted my spirits on a rough day.
I discovered Recha Bullock’s all natural body and home products business at an event at The Third back in 2021. I’ve been a fan and fairly steady customer ever since.
Well here’s an extra bit of flash for your day. YOLO Health and Wellness is having a Flash Sale today only on body butters, balms, and paw balm for your pets, too.
Our first ever one day flash sale! Dry and distressed winter skin can make your skin feel rough and cracked. Unlock the secret to moisturized and radiant skin with our organic shea body butters and balms. Buy 2 Shea body butters or balms and get 1 free on our business site only. Use code SKINLOVE to get your free body butter or balm. Head over to our website to stock up now www.yolohealthwellness.org.
P.S. You can also add our pet paw balm for this flash sale!
**Sale ends 11:59 pm on December 17
You may find just what you want ti make a perfect gift for someone on your list or you just might realize, as I have, how thrilling it is to give something to yourself.
Today in Local HoCo: who are your local, go-to artisans/makers/entrepreneurs for gift giving? Fill me in in the Comments.
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