“Diasporican” refers to members of the Puerto Rican diaspora, or those whose families left Puerto Rico. Myself and more than five million others are “Ni De Aquí, Ni De Allá”—meaning they are neither from here nor from there. – Illyanna Maisonet

This “Diasporican” Vejigante is meant to be interpreted as my journey to assimilate the American culture while keeping my Puerto Rican roots and identity. I see myself in her!