P.R. Laws tit. 1, 5263.

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§ 5263

(a) The second Saturday of November of each year is hereby declared as the “Plena Day in Puerto Rico”, in order to uphold the folkloric and cultural value of the Plena musical genre as part of our tradition and culture.

(b) The Department of State, in collaboration with the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, shall be responsible for the organization and sponsorship of any activities associated with the declaration and celebration of Plena as a historical, artistic, and cultural expression of the People of Puerto Rico. Citizen and private entity participation in these activities shall be likewise promoted.

(c) The Governor of Puerto Rico shall issue a proclamation to such effect.

History —Sept. 13, 2012, No. 221, §§ 1—3.