Corillo

The word Corillo is a Puerto Rican slang and term of endearment used to describe a group of friends. Whereas the vejigante mask is a colorful blend of Puerto Rico's African, Spanish, and Caribbean influences. The masks are a cultural and unifying symbol of Puerto Rico, and a key figure in several of the island's annual celebrations. For many, the masks represent resistance to imperialism and the warding off of evil spirits.