Feria de Artesanías de Ponce
The Feria de Artesanías de Ponce (English: Ponce Crafts Fair), formally, Feria de Artesanías y Muestra de Arte de Ponce (Ponce Crafts Fair and Arts Expo), is an event that takes place every year in Ponce, Puerto Rico, where artists, craftspeople and artisans showcase their products. The products showcased are traditionally hand-made and in small quantities. The fair centers around crafts that highlight the traditional cultural background of Puerto Rico, including Taino, African, and Spanish traditions. The event started in 1974 and is reported to draw "thousands of visitors". It lasts three days and is held over a weekend during the month of April.
| Feria de Artesanías de Ponce | |
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The poster bill used for the 2018 Feria de Artesania | |
| Official name | Feria de Artesanías y Muestra de Arte de Ponce |
| Observed by | Ponceños in Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Type | Local, cultural, musical |
| Significance | Indigenous and native traditions |
| Celebrations | Crafts, art, music, traditional foods |
| Observances | Yearly |
| Begins | Friday |
| Ends | Sunday |
| Date | Late March or early April |
| 2023 date | 18-19 March |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Taino, Jibaro, Culture of Africa |
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