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September 23, 2025 24 mins
En este vibrante episodio de Que Pasa Boston, la presentadora Gabriela Salas conversa con Elsa Mosquera, visionaria fundadora del Ágora Cultural Architects, quien está transformando el panorama cultural de Boston a través de la celebración auténtica de la herencia puertorriqueña y la cultura latina. Su pasión por preservar tradiciones mientras crea espacios inclusivos para las nuevas generaciones ha convertido a Ágora en un faro de identidad cultural en Massachusetts.
Elsa revela los orígenes de Ágora Cultural Architects y cómo su compromiso personal con honrar la herencia puertorriqueña se convirtió en una misión comunitaria que trasciende fronteras culturales. Desde espectáculos de danza folclórica hasta exhibiciones de arte contemporáneo, Ágora ha creado un espacio donde la cultura puertorriqueña no solo se preserva, sino que evoluciona y se comparte con toda la comunidad de Boston.
Esta conversación profunda explora:
• La inspiración detrás de la organización de Ágora Cultural Architects
• Cómo la herencia puertorriqueña se mantiene viva en la diáspora bostoniana
• El impacto de los centros culturales en la preservación de identidad
• La planificación y visión detrás de “Fiesta en la Plaza” del 28 de septiembre
• Programas educativos que conectan a jóvenes latinos con sus raíces
• Colaboraciones comunitarias que fortalecen el tejido cultural de Boston
• El papel de las mujeres latinas como guardianas de tradiciones culturales
• Estrategias para mantener la relevancia cultural en comunidades urbanas
Elsa también comparte detalles exclusivos sobre “Fiesta en la Plaza,” el evento del 28 de septiembre que promete ser una celebración sin precedentes de la cultura puertorriqueña en Boston. Este festival representa la culminación de años de trabajo dedicado a crear espacios donde las familias latinas puedan celebrar su herencia mientras construyen puentes con otras comunidades.
Su perspectiva sobre liderazgo cultural, emprendimiento social y la importancia de mantener tradiciones vivas en entornos urbanos ofrece inspiración tanto para líderes comunitarios actuales como para futuras generaciones de activistas culturales.
Ya seas puertorriqueño orgulloso de tus raíces, miembro de la comunidad latina buscando conexión cultural, o simplemente alguien que aprecia la riqueza de la diversidad cultural en Boston, este episodio te conectará con la pasión y propósito que impulsa a los verdaderos guardianes de la cultura.
Únete a Fiesta en la Plaza el 28 de septiembre y visita agoracultural.org para más información sobre eventos y programas.

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