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• Manuel Arsenio Ureña assumed leadership of the Mirador del Oeste Park

  Manuel Arsenio Ureña assumed leadership of the Mirador del Oeste Park Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 05/18/2011 Businessman Manuel Arsenio Ureña was sworn in this Wednesday as director of the Mirador del Oeste Park, a beautiful protected area located in the surrounding area of the Haina river lower basin. The inauguration was led by Dr. Jaime … Continue reading "Manuel Arsenio Ureña assumed leadership of the Mirador del Oeste Park"

• Book Fair delights audiences with street theater

  Book Fair delights audiences with street theaterDominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 05/18/2011 The biggest Dominican book party not only offers visitors a loaded schedule of conferences, symposia, workshops for children, shows, among other attractions; you can also enjoy the performance of one of the plays presented by young artist. These works are: Corazón del Pueblo (People’s … Continue reading "Book Fair delights audiences with street theater"

• Manuel Salvador Gautier wins the 2011 National Book Fair Eduardo León Jimenes Award

  Manuel Salvador Gautier wins the 2011 National Book Fair Eduardo León Jimenes AwardDominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 05/18/2011 The book “Dimensionando a Dios,” written by Manuel Salvador Gautier, was the winner of the 2011 National Book Fair Eduardo León Jimenes Award, bestowed annually by the Leon Jimenes Group, within the framework of this international literary event. … Continue reading "Manuel Salvador Gautier wins the 2011 National Book Fair Eduardo León Jimenes Award"

• New Writers Featured at Book Fair

  New Writers Featured at Book Fair Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 05/17/2011 The Ministry of Culture, through the Office of the National System of Literary Workshops, is disseminating new Dominican literature with recitals, readings and encounters with well-known writers. Drama, poetry, short stories, novels and brief narratives are some of the genres that members of the … Continue reading "New Writers Featured at Book Fair"

• From the Mouth to the Heart: Cookbook Pavilion full of Flavorful Words

  From the Mouth to the Heart: Cookbook Pavilion full of Flavorful Words Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 17/05/2011 The Cookbook Pavilion is a space that brings food together with literature, art and culture while offering a delectable blend of flavors and smells to the public who visit the XIV International Book Fair.  The Cookbook Pavilion is … Continue reading "From the Mouth to the Heart: Cookbook Pavilion full of Flavorful Words"

• "Journalism, Politics and Reflections: Writing in the Line of Fire" Launched at Book Fair

  “Journalism, Politics and Reflections: Writing in the Line of Fire” Launched at Book Fair Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 0516/2011 Dominican President, Leonel Fernández, oversaw the launch of the book, “Journalism, Politics and Reflections: Writing in the Line of Fire,” written by Rafael Núñez, Director of the President’s Office of Information, Press and Publicity. Núñez, speaking … Continue reading "”Journalism, Politics and Reflections: Writing in the Line of Fire” Launched at Book Fair"

• Books by Winners of the Youth Literature Prize 2010 are Published at Book Fai

  Books by Winners of the Youth Literature Prize 2010 are Published at Book Fair Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 05/17/2011 The Youth Space Pavilion of the XIV International Book Fair launched “Debajo de Este Sol,” (Under this Sun) by Jesús Cordero, Prize Winner for Youth Poetry of the 2010 Book Fair and “Vulnerable en voz alta … Continue reading "Books by Winners of the Youth Literature Prize 2010 are Published at Book Fai"

• Weekly activities from the Deputy Ministry of culture for the Northern Region

  Weekly activities from the Deputy Ministry of culture for the Northern RegionDominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 05/15/2011 Actvities for the week of May 16-22, 2011Monday 16Urban modals for a more creative city In homage to the Professor Onésimo Jiménez. Painter: Nicolás Casado. Place: Onésimo Jiménez School, Los Pepines. Time: 4:00 p.m. Friday 20 Culture in the … Continue reading "Weekly activities from the Deputy Ministry of culture for the Northern Region"

• Alejo Bachata, The Upcoming Dominican film

  Alejo Bachata, The Upcoming Dominican filmDominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 05/17/2011 The producers, writer, director and the amazing cast of the Dominican Film Hit “Alejo Bachata” will host a press conference on May 17th. Join us for an exclusive presentation of the “Alejo Bachata” teaser and introduction to the cast. In search of the ultimate American … Continue reading "Alejo Bachata, The Upcoming Dominican film"

• Exposición “REMEMBRANZAS”, de Sacha Tebó, se exibirá en la Quinta Dominica

  Exposición “REMEMBRANZAS”, de Sacha Tebó, se exibirá en la Quinta DominicaRepública Dominicana, Santo Domingo, 16/05/2011 Artesdom, S.A. y el Centro Cultural Quinta Dominica invitan a la exhibición “REMEMBRANZAS”, del reconocido artista caribeño SACHA TEBÓ, la cual consta de pinturas y dibujos realizados a la técnica de la encáustica en diferentes formatos y esculturas en bronce … Continue reading "Exposición “REMEMBRANZAS”, de Sacha Tebó, se exibirá en la Quinta Dominica"