Cayey Celebrates Youth Culture and Identity

The alcalde of Cayey, Rolando Ortiz Velázquez, expressed pride for the Club de Identidad y Cultura de la Escuela Benigno Fernández García, an initiative aimed at nurturing young people's connection to Cayey's history and culture. The event recognized students, teachers, and all those involved, highlighting the importance of keeping Puerto Rican traditions alive.

Ortiz Velázquez emphasized that this project reaffirms the commitment of young Cayeyans to preserve their heritage and encourages them to be proud of their roots. He also commended educators Beatriz González Alejandro and Sylkia Martínez, and teacher Benjamin Álvarez, who have dedicated themselves to creating spaces for students to learn about, value, and celebrate what makes Cayey unique.

The young members reaffirmed their commitment through a Club of Identity and Culture oath, promising to honor Cayey's history, defend its roots with pride, and contribute to keeping alive its language, music, arts, customs, and heritage.

This event underscores Cayey's effort to foster a strong sense of identity and cultural pride among its youth, ensuring that Cayey's traditions continue to thrive.