Spanish classes celebrate Puerto Rican culture after Puerto Rican artist, Bad Bunny, performs at the super bowl in their annual World Language Week.

“His halftime show represented all the countries that make up America as a whole and highlighted the traditions seen in his culture,” Spanish club member junior Sophie Gibson said.

During World Language Week, Spanish students gathered in classes to collectively re-watch Bad Bunny’s halftime performance that took place on Feb. 8. Whilst re-visiting the performance, they indulged in a variation of different dishes from Puerto Rican culture like a coffee bar and coquito, commonly described as puerto-rican eggnog. Students even gave the coffee a title, “Benito Cafecito” to showcase the connection of Bad Bunny and his Puerto Rican culture.

“I feel like it is important to celebrate his culture, because it is not celebrated enough in a world where the police force and Immigration and Customs Enforcement exists,” Spanish club member junior Tessa Ohrt said.

Some students also went as far as dressing in Puerto Rican colors, earning extra credit if it was done correctly. Whilst wearing red, blue and white, some danced and sang the lyrics throughout re-watching. 

“It is not about the extra credit, it is about the culture we are immersed in,” Ohrt said.

Controversy sprouted surrounding Bad Bunny’s performance for him being a primarily Spanish speaking artist. Alongside the debacle of his language came mentions of his ethnicity. 

“Puerto Rico is just as big a part of America as any other state,” Spanish club member senior Grace Lopiccolo said.

Puerto Rico day was celebrated on Feb. 10 as an entry point for Hispanic culture, according to Spanish teacher Monica Klesko. Throughout World Language Week, cultures of countries like French and German are touched on. Hispanic and Latin culture were also discussed as well.

“Hispanic culture is unique and different and has its own identity,” Klesko said. “But the fact that we’re all part of the Americas is really special too.”