Semilla Cultural is a non-profit organization developing and cultivating a community that embraces Puerto Rican culture and arts in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. They focus on raising cultural awareness by teaching, sharing, and performing the Puerto Rican musical genre of Bomba and educating the community about the historical events that shaped this music. Semilla Cultural connects with the community by using the arts as a medium of unity and empowerment. They are a grassroots organization committed to educating and representing, with pride and respect, their love for Puerto Rican arts, culture, and traditions.