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Costa Rica celebrates Afro-Costa Rican Culture and Black People’s Day
Costa Rica is celebrating Black People’s Day and Afro-Costa Rican Culture, with significant festivities centered in Limón. The holiday, observed on August 31, is a non-obligatory pay holiday, meaning employees have the right to take the day off without penalty, though compensation for those who work depends on their specific salary structure and employment type.
In Limón, the Municipality has organized a month-long agenda to highlight the contributions of the Afro-descendant population. Key events include the fourteenth edition of Calipso Moonlight, a concert featuring over ten musical groups, and a Grand Gala Parade. Cultural preservation is also a focus, with activities dedicated to the Limón Creole language.
Health experts have also noted the cultural significance of the region's gastronomy. Nutritionists highlight that traditional Afro-Costa Rican cuisine is nutrient-dense and aligns with modern dietary recommendations, linking historical identity with physical well-being.
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Costa Rica · Limón · Ministry of Labor · Municipality of Limón
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Traditional Afro-descendant dishes in Limón provide an array of essential nutrients. ticosland.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Workers receiving monthly or bi-weekly salaries must be paid double time if they work on the holiday. qcostarica.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The municipality organized the tenth-fourth edition of Calipso Moonlight. www.diarioextra.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] August 31 is a non-obligatory holiday in Costa Rica celebrating Black People’s Day and Afro-Costa Rican Culture. qcostarica.com