Thank you so much to all the comments mentioning pieces I may have left out and all the different perspectives. With this being a learning channel I always appreciate those who contribute to the conversation. I want to Pin so many of your comments but can only pin one. So for anyone who treads into the comments & also feels like contributing, please do so in a kind way. I know the people of Puerto Rico are very protective (rightfully so) of the island and its history and I understand that learning in public is probably going to open myself up to some criticism BUT I am so happy that there is conversation happening at the very least. I can’t respond to everyone but know that I am reading the comments and noting them for what is going to have to be video #2! Remember that my intentions are good and I can’t wait to keep the conversation going! ✨
The sky blue (celeste)was like the Cuban 🇨🇺flag. Which Was also a masonic symbol. That sky blue has masonic significance from the Argentinean🇦🇷 flag. The Cuban flag was inspired by the Masonic symbols that started with the French 🇫🇷 tricolor, then Chile🇨🇱, Texas . All part of the anti Catholic Masonic orders enemies of the Roman Catholic Spanish Crown.
@@edelmiratorres4846 We are not taínos. Puerto Rico didn't exist in 1493. We are not a piece of Island. We are Spaniards, taínos and blacks descendants. There were more than 4 centuries of development in this archipiélago. Our ancestors intermarriage. They build houses and towns. All our civilization were build by them. The spaniards discover an island with taínos. And they came (we came) and build Puerto Rico.
As a fellow 100% Boricua I am so proud of you and this video. This really warms my heart to find this channel. One question that would make an interesting video for you to research is the shade of blue that is the correct colour. Have you ever seen how passionate and crazy people get on THAT subject? Check it out. Continue PLEASE doing more videos about our island and people. Un abrazo!!!
There are several things you didn't mention about the Puerto Rican flag. Firstly, Cuba and Puerto Rico were fighting together against Spain for their independence. So, these freedom fighters that you mentioned were in New York to plan a coup against Spain. While in the room, Antonio Velez Alavarado saw the Cuban flag and invisioned the Puerto Rican by inverting the colors. So today's Puerto Rican flag design comes from the Cuban flag. Secondly, there are two shades of blue in the Puerto Rican flag. There's a light sky blue, which is the original color when the flag was introduced. Then there's a dark blue color. This shade of blue represents the blue we see in the American flag.
@@sweetness_5772wrong again!! I just told you is Azul Turqui the first one like you said was knitted in 1868 by independence leader Mariana Bracetti it was azul Turqui. But the official one at 1952 when Puerto Rico established their own Constitution it was the same Azul Turqui!!! Tha one was like the Antonio Vélez Alvarado flag who took inspiration from the flag of Cuba and inversed the colors, using a light sky blue .
They were Cuban and Puerto Rican MASONS allied with the anti Catholic enemies of the Roman Catholic Spanish Crown. These pirates wanted the Spanish Empire from the time they found out the Spanish Empire was the first world wide Empire and first global currency (gold and silver)
Seeing Puerto Ricans displaying our flags everywhere and everyway gives a whole new meaning to me now. It's not just about pride, but because there was a time when we couldn't! Feliz Navidad y Prospero A~o. Que Dios me lo bendiga. 🎀❤️🇵🇷
I think I might have an idea of what you are referring to. If it was the coat of arms created in 1873 when Spain briefly transitioned to a republic, I don’t think that flag was ever used really. It also looked like (if it was used)it was for an incredibly short time. Even so, great catch! I should have mentioned that at the very least!
None of those flags was the original Puerto Rican flag , the real one has the lamb on it with orange and yellow colors. Grito de lares was fringe minority group of terrorist that never succeeded because Puerto Ricans were proud to be Spanish. The Island was the Jewel and gateway to the first global Empire of Spain . For 400 years Puerto Ricans defended the island against English and French pirates and no amount of American woke propaganda can remove that Conquistador blueprint in our DNA
There's more to the story. The triangle in both the Cuban and Puerto Rican flags is a symbol of Freemasonry. Betances, Martí,etc. were Freemasons. (Vexillology is the study, of the history, symbolism and usage of flags).
Puerto Rico by in large never wanted independence from Spain..no matter what the cultural brow beating crowd would have you think..the flag of the Cross of Burgundy is Puerto Rico's true flag
@@88torres72I think the cross of burgundy was a military flag. I'm not sure. But it still fly in el Morro. I heard that it was to honor the fact that nobody ever conquer the castle. But I don't think it was meant to be the PR flag. There was somebody in the 1930s that describe the flag and it was red with the white cross in the middle. There is a photo of a flag that was in some place I think fajardo. It was red , had the escudo in the center and had the cross. But the cross looks yellow probably because it was old. That flag, the description of the man in the 30's the fact that the one of el grito de Lares has the white cross. The lower corners are red, the Dominican flag also. It is very possible that the red flag with the white cross was our flag.
The 6 United States Territories (Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Marian Islands, & American Samoa) should be granted full statehood. If these over 4 million people are American citizens at birth, can fight & die in our wars, are lands where U.S. currency is used & taxes, & they vote in Presidential Primaries, they should become actual states. Being a U.S. citizen born in Washington D.C. or on 1 of the 5 Island Territories is like being at an all you can buffet, but you're only allowed to use 1 plate; what's the point of only having partial benefits to being here given that you can't have full benefits like everyone else? Finally, being an American living in these 6 Territories is today's version of "No taxation without representation," since they can't vote for President (except for D.C.) nor do they have Congressmen that can vote on legislation, & with statehood the number of Congressmen stays the same, it's just there would now with 12 Senators & about 9 members of the House representing these 6 new states.
That is the separatist view only. The Grito de Lares thing was really a light thing. And it was leaderated by non puertorrican. Since 1812 PR was a province of Spain. And the puertorricans were citizens. This was intermittent. Depending of the governments in the peninsula. And the 9 century was chaotic in Spain. Puerto Rico had a flag that was red with a white cross in the middle. And I am not sure that it has the "escudo" in the middle. Since the US occupation, there has been a indoctrination established in the educational system (this is documented) for the purpose of changing the European mindset of the puertorricans. In the years of the invasion the Islanders were spanish citizens with representation and vote in the spanish government. And before that also. We were trying to get autonomy like decade before. And the people fighting for it were the diputados that we elect. The independentistas movement use this Leyenda Negra against Spain for their own purpose. Because the majority of puertorricans were fine been Spaniards. And they were willing to defend their "patria" (Spain). There is a letter sent by Betances to Hostos in this regard before the invasion. By the way, the independentistas invited the US to invade. They also send them tactical info. The Grito de Lares was stopped by the people of PR. When the rebels went to San Sebastian, the neighbors arm themselves and stop them. Three times. After that the Spanish regular troops came and the rebels flee. So it is a long shot to claim that flag is the real puertorrican flag. It has an important meaning. But that is not the real flag of Puerto Rico. The real one must be the red one with the withe cross in the middle and the " escudo in the center.
Well, right now is the one star and stripes. And some people want to change it. Some want to change the blue color, others want a reunification one, the red one but with yellow cross instead of white. In any way the one we have now represented us for decades. And many of us born under it. We must respect and cherish our flag. Understand the history and significance it represent.
Presentation was pretty decent. I just wish more presentations start with the red, gold/yellow, and green, Arawak Taino flag. Spain’s flag wasn’t the first on the land.
The Puerto Rican flag was designed and chosen in New York City by Puerto Rican exiles in 1895: Where: The flag was chosen at Chimney Corner Hall in Manhattan, New York City When: The flag was chosen on December 22, 1895 Who: The flag was chosen by a group of 59 Puerto Ricans, including Dr. Jose Julio Henna, Ramon Emiterio Betances, Juan Ruiz Rivera, Juan de Mata Terreforte, and Aurelio Mendez Martinez The flag was based on the Cuban flag, with the red and blue colors reversed. The flag's symbolism includes: Red stripes: The blood of brave warriors White stripes: Victory and peace after independence Blue triangle: The sky and coastal waters White star: The island The flag was officially recognized in 1952 when Puerto Rico became a commonwealth associated with the United States.
The Grito de Lares flag is indeed considered the first flag of Puerto Rico. It was used during the Grito de Lares rebellion in 1868, which was the first major uprising against Spanish colonial rule in Puerto Rico. The flag, designed by Mariana Bracetti, symbolizes the aspirations for Puerto Rican independence and has become a powerful symbol of Puerto Rican identity.
You forgot about the fact that PR have had 7 official flags thru history,my favorite being the black flag with the white cross. There's so many facts you left out 😢
Yikes, I’d love to learn if you are willing to share. Unless this comment was just meant to be impolite? This is a learning video after all so share away (people do read the comments so it will be helpful I’m sure).
Ma... obviously you are born in the United States. What you're doing is very interesting. The only suggestion I have is that you make a more concerted wffort in properly pronouncing details you describe in Spanish. If you pronounce the words phonetically you will not sound like an American Puerto Rican trying to educate Boricuas. That's a Boricua's biggest peeve about our people born in the colonizer's homeland.
@@frankiegee8656 thanks so much for your insight! I was most definitely born in the US & enjoy learning alongside my subs. I try to emphasize this as a learning channel for that exact reason. I hope viewers can empathize with my attempts to maintain and learn about my family’s history and culture through making these videos. The pronunciations are one of my insecurities that I am open about (quite obviously so). It’s my hope that with time as I continue to make these videos I can grow in that aspect but also understand that I am not perfect nor am I pretending to be. I am just a woman unfortunate enough not to be born on the island. I don’t think that is reason enough to avoid talking about my own experiences or that of the experiences of those that came before.
Bro ease your ass up. If you didn't have your nose so far in the air you'd be proud of the fact that a young person is making an effort to learn about their families heritage and our beautiful island and the beautiful and genius people that came from that island. As a Boriqua actually born on the island I don't care how they pronounce shit as long as they're still talking about us and keeping our history alive. As for the girl that made this video keep it up it's interesting and instructional and uplifting. If you mispronounce something tough cookies for the sensitive "Boriquas" out here. Thank you for the insight it was well received
@@yas_enchanted no problem. Keep your channel running just to spite these morons. I at least know you're doing your research and due diligence and it is respected. Keep pushing
Antes de Puerto Rico ser Puerto Rico, Cual era el Nonbre?????.No te Enojes Con Migo pero si vas a hablar de algo estar segura de lo que vas a decir, vivo en texas soy jibaro de la Sepa, de las lomas de mirabales, y tomo muy enserio a mi islita querida...
Cundo los españoles descubrieron a Puerto Rico había taínos aquí. Se le llamaba Boriken a la isla. Los españoles la llamaron San Juan y a la ciudad llamaron Puerto Rico. Eventualmente en algún momento de los 4 y pico de siglos de historia se cruzaron los nombres.
Thank you so much to all the comments mentioning pieces I may have left out and all the different perspectives. With this being a learning channel I always appreciate those who contribute to the conversation. I want to Pin so many of your comments but can only pin one. So for anyone who treads into the comments & also feels like contributing, please do so in a kind way. I know the people of Puerto Rico are very protective (rightfully so) of the island and its history and I understand that learning in public is probably going to open myself up to some criticism BUT I am so happy that there is conversation happening at the very least. I can’t respond to everyone but know that I am reading the comments and noting them for what is going to have to be video #2! Remember that my intentions are good and I can’t wait to keep the conversation going! ✨
@@yas_enchanted the video is good. Apart of the things we think are wrong, it opened a good discussion and interchange of ideas and concepts. Thanks.
There is one little fact you've forgotten, the real flag of PR has to have a light blue color, not the dark blue marine color of the US.
The sky blue (celeste)was like the Cuban 🇨🇺flag. Which Was also a masonic symbol. That sky blue has masonic significance from the Argentinean🇦🇷 flag. The Cuban flag was inspired by the Masonic symbols that started with the French 🇫🇷 tricolor, then Chile🇨🇱, Texas . All part of the anti Catholic Masonic orders enemies of the Roman Catholic Spanish Crown.
YOU ARE SO RIGHT AND YES WE WAS NOT DESCOVER BY COLON WE HAVE A TAINO FLAG GREEN YELLOW
O BROWN
@@edelmiratorres4846 We are not taínos. Puerto Rico didn't exist in 1493. We are not a piece of Island. We are Spaniards, taínos and blacks descendants. There were more than 4 centuries of development in this archipiélago. Our ancestors intermarriage. They build houses and towns. All our civilization were build by them. The spaniards discover an island with taínos. And they came (we came) and build Puerto Rico.
As a fellow 100% Boricua I am so proud of you and this video. This really warms my heart to find this channel. One question that would make an interesting video for you to research is the shade of blue that is the correct colour. Have you ever seen how passionate and crazy people get on THAT subject? Check it out. Continue PLEASE doing more videos about our island and people. Un abrazo!!!
BORICUA
There are several things you didn't mention about the Puerto Rican flag. Firstly, Cuba and Puerto Rico were fighting together against Spain for their independence. So, these freedom fighters that you mentioned were in New York to plan a coup against Spain. While in the room, Antonio Velez Alavarado saw the Cuban flag and invisioned the Puerto Rican by inverting the colors. So today's Puerto Rican flag design comes from the Cuban flag. Secondly, there are two shades of blue in the Puerto Rican flag. There's a light sky blue, which is the original color when the flag was introduced. Then there's a dark blue color. This shade of blue represents the blue we see in the American flag.
Thank you for adding to the conversation! ✨
Wrong Puerto Rico only has one flag and only one blue and is Azul Turqui.
@shiaotzu3250 There is no official shade of blue in the Puerto Rican flag.
@@sweetness_5772wrong again!! I just told you is Azul Turqui the first one like you said was knitted in 1868 by independence leader Mariana Bracetti it was azul Turqui. But the official one at 1952 when Puerto Rico established their own Constitution it was the same Azul Turqui!!! Tha one was like the Antonio Vélez Alvarado flag who took inspiration from the flag of Cuba and inversed the colors, using a light sky blue .
They were Cuban and Puerto Rican MASONS allied with the anti Catholic enemies of the Roman Catholic Spanish Crown. These pirates wanted the Spanish Empire from the time they found out the Spanish Empire was the first world wide Empire and first global currency (gold and silver)
I truly love your history lessons of our beautiful enchanted and magical Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, thank you Boricua
Seeing Puerto Ricans displaying our flags everywhere and everyway gives a whole new meaning to me now. It's not just about pride, but because there was a time when we couldn't! Feliz Navidad y Prospero A~o. Que Dios me lo bendiga. 🎀❤️🇵🇷
You talk to much. Get to the point.
The actual Puerto flag was a red background yellow cross and the Puerto Rico shield
I think I might have an idea of what you are referring to. If it was the coat of arms created in 1873 when Spain briefly transitioned to a republic, I don’t think that flag was ever used really. It also looked like (if it was used)it was for an incredibly short time. Even so, great catch! I should have mentioned that at the very least!
If we want to consider historical context, even before this two flags. The maritime flag of Puerto Rico is even older.
@@gortizramos I guess I’ll have to cover that one in another video! Thanks for sharing ✨
I love your content just the same ❤😊😊
When you do, please don't forget to mention that even the current flag changed from a baby blue background to its current dark blue configuration
None of those flags was the original Puerto Rican flag , the real one has the lamb on it with orange and yellow colors. Grito de lares was fringe minority group of terrorist that never succeeded because Puerto Ricans were proud to be Spanish. The Island was the Jewel and gateway to the first global Empire of Spain . For 400 years Puerto Ricans defended the island against English and French pirates and no amount of American woke propaganda can remove that Conquistador blueprint in our DNA
There's more to the story. The triangle in both the Cuban and Puerto Rican flags is a symbol of Freemasonry. Betances, Martí,etc. were Freemasons. (Vexillology is the study, of the history, symbolism and usage of flags).
Exactamente 💯
@@edwinr2613 I heard that somewhere. And these people were freemasons.
Puerto Rico by in large never wanted independence from Spain..no matter what the cultural brow beating crowd would have you think..the flag of the Cross of Burgundy is Puerto Rico's true flag
@@88torres72I think the cross of burgundy was a military flag. I'm not sure. But it still fly in el Morro. I heard that it was to honor the fact that nobody ever conquer the castle. But I don't think it was meant to be the PR flag. There was somebody in the 1930s that describe the flag and it was red with the white cross in the middle. There is a photo of a flag that was in some place I think fajardo. It was red , had the escudo in the center and had the cross. But the cross looks yellow probably because it was old. That flag, the description of the man in the 30's the fact that the one of el grito de Lares has the white cross. The lower corners are red, the Dominican flag also. It is very possible that the red flag with the white cross was our flag.
The 6 United States Territories (Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Marian Islands, & American Samoa) should be granted full statehood. If these over 4 million people are American citizens at birth, can fight & die in our wars, are lands where U.S. currency is used & taxes, & they vote in Presidential Primaries, they should become actual states. Being a U.S. citizen born in Washington D.C. or on 1 of the 5 Island Territories is like being at an all you can buffet, but you're only allowed to use 1 plate; what's the point of only having partial benefits to being here given that you can't have full benefits like everyone else? Finally, being an American living in these 6 Territories is today's version of "No taxation without representation," since they can't vote for President (except for D.C.) nor do they have Congressmen that can vote on legislation, & with statehood the number of Congressmen stays the same, it's just there would now with 12 Senators & about 9 members of the House representing these 6 new states.
That is the separatist view only. The Grito de Lares thing was really a light thing. And it was leaderated by non puertorrican. Since 1812 PR was a province of Spain. And the puertorricans were citizens. This was intermittent. Depending of the governments in the peninsula. And the 9 century was chaotic in Spain. Puerto Rico had a flag that was red with a white cross in the middle. And I am not sure that it has the "escudo" in the middle. Since the US occupation, there has been a indoctrination established in the educational system (this is documented) for the purpose of changing the European mindset of the puertorricans. In the years of the invasion the Islanders were spanish citizens with representation and vote in the spanish government. And before that also. We were trying to get autonomy like decade before. And the people fighting for it were the diputados that we elect. The independentistas movement use this Leyenda Negra against Spain for their own purpose. Because the majority of puertorricans were fine been Spaniards. And they were willing to defend their "patria" (Spain). There is a letter sent by Betances to Hostos in this regard before the invasion. By the way, the independentistas invited the US to invade. They also send them tactical info. The Grito de Lares was stopped by the people of PR. When the rebels went to San Sebastian, the neighbors arm themselves and stop them. Three times. After that the Spanish regular troops came and the rebels flee. So it is a long shot to claim that flag is the real puertorrican flag. It has an important meaning. But that is not the real flag of Puerto Rico. The real one must be the red one with the withe cross in the middle and the " escudo in the center.
Well, right now is the one star and stripes. And some people want to change it. Some want to change the blue color, others want a reunification one, the red one but with yellow cross instead of white. In any way the one we have now represented us for decades. And many of us born under it. We must respect and cherish our flag. Understand the history and significance it represent.
Presentation was pretty decent. I just wish more presentations start with the red, gold/yellow, and green, Arawak Taino flag. Spain’s flag wasn’t the first on the land.
The Puerto Rican flag was designed and chosen in New York City by Puerto Rican exiles in 1895:
Where: The flag was chosen at Chimney Corner Hall in Manhattan, New York City
When: The flag was chosen on December 22, 1895
Who: The flag was chosen by a group of 59 Puerto Ricans, including Dr. Jose Julio Henna, Ramon Emiterio Betances, Juan Ruiz Rivera, Juan de Mata Terreforte, and Aurelio Mendez Martinez
The flag was based on the Cuban flag, with the red and blue colors reversed. The flag's symbolism includes:
Red stripes: The blood of brave warriors
White stripes: Victory and peace after independence
Blue triangle: The sky and coastal waters
White star: The island
The flag was officially recognized in 1952 when Puerto Rico became a commonwealth associated with the United States.
WEPA!💪🏼😎🇵🇷❤️
A question?r u puertorican?
That was not the Puerto Rico flag. That is the flag from el grito the Lares
From what I read, the Grito de Lares flag is recognized as the first flag of Puerto Rico. Curious where you see otherwise? 👀
@@yas_enchantedthey just looking to be offended at this point. I like how none of them shared any actual facts.
It was the first flag freedom from Spain
Grito de Lares
The Grito de Lares flag is indeed considered the first flag of Puerto Rico. It was used during the Grito de Lares rebellion in 1868, which was the first major uprising against Spanish colonial rule in Puerto Rico.
The flag, designed by Mariana Bracetti, symbolizes the aspirations for Puerto Rican independence and has become a powerful symbol of Puerto Rican identity.
You forgot about the fact that PR have had 7 official flags thru history,my favorite being the black flag with the white cross.
There's so many facts you left out 😢
@@Kvneki513 thanks for contributing to the conversation! I’ll have to look into this! It’s a good thing we can always make more videos 💜
👏🏻
Sweetie I think you mean the Lah-Res flag as in the Pueblo Lares. Please check than you😊
Spell check. Thank you😉
Black and white flag for me
It was similar to the Haitian flag..,
FIERST GET YOUR STUDY RIGHT IN POINT BEFOR DOING INTERNET OR TH-cam
If you are going to assert your Puerto Rican heritage, the least you can do is to learn the correct pronunciation of the local historic names.
Yikes, I’d love to learn if you are willing to share. Unless this comment was just meant to be impolite? This is a learning video after all so share away (people do read the comments so it will be helpful I’m sure).
@yas_enchanted Man! There are some people in these comments who sound so angry. Remember, most of us here are Boricuas or Boricuas descendants.
what a mess !!!
Ma... obviously you are born in the United States. What you're doing is very interesting. The only suggestion I have is that you make a more concerted wffort in properly pronouncing details you describe in Spanish. If you pronounce the words phonetically you will not sound like an American Puerto Rican trying to educate Boricuas. That's a Boricua's biggest peeve about our people born in the colonizer's homeland.
@@frankiegee8656 thanks so much for your insight! I was most definitely born in the US & enjoy learning alongside my subs. I try to emphasize this as a learning channel for that exact reason.
I hope viewers can empathize with my attempts to maintain and learn about my family’s history and culture through making these videos. The pronunciations are one of my insecurities that I am open about (quite obviously so). It’s my hope that with time as I continue to make these videos I can grow in that aspect but also understand that I am not perfect nor am I pretending to be. I am just a woman unfortunate enough not to be born on the island. I don’t think that is reason enough to avoid talking about my own experiences or that of the experiences of those that came before.
Bro ease your ass up. If you didn't have your nose so far in the air you'd be proud of the fact that a young person is making an effort to learn about their families heritage and our beautiful island and the beautiful and genius people that came from that island. As a Boriqua actually born on the island I don't care how they pronounce shit as long as they're still talking about us and keeping our history alive. As for the girl that made this video keep it up it's interesting and instructional and uplifting. If you mispronounce something tough cookies for the sensitive "Boriquas" out here. Thank you for the insight it was well received
@@whyyouaskinfor I appreciate you! ✨
@@yas_enchanted no problem. Keep your channel running just to spite these morons. I at least know you're doing your research and due diligence and it is respected. Keep pushing
Don't worry about it , it's like those that say we don't speak proper Spanish not knowing we have many indigenous words in the language.
Antes de Puerto Rico ser Puerto Rico, Cual era el Nonbre?????.No te Enojes Con Migo pero si vas a hablar de algo estar segura de lo que vas a decir, vivo en texas soy jibaro de la Sepa, de las lomas de mirabales, y tomo muy enserio a mi islita querida...
@@jose1068qr Boriken
@@whyyouaskinfor Tell me the truth, how many calls did you make for the answer?
Cundo los españoles descubrieron a Puerto Rico había taínos aquí. Se le llamaba Boriken a la isla. Los españoles la llamaron San Juan y a la ciudad llamaron Puerto Rico. Eventualmente en algún momento de los 4 y pico de siglos de historia se cruzaron los nombres.
@@edgardocaraballo8096 muy cierto Edgar. puedo ver que Eres de la Mata tanvien
I don’t understand how anyone (Europeans) can discover anything that was already discovered by somebody else (Arawak, Taino)????