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• National Library pays tribute to librarians

  National Library pays tribute to librariansSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic, 04/28/2014 The Pedro Henríquez Ureña National Library (BNPHU) paid tribute to librarians on the Librarian’s Day celebration with various activities, including the screening and subsequent discussion about the film “The Book Thief”, by Brian Percival, which took place in the Juan Bosch auditorium, and a commemorative … Continue reading "National Library pays tribute to librarians"

• Dominican Geography Fair Opens Up "A New World of Exploration" for Visitors

  Dominican Geography Fair Opens Up “A New World of Exploration” for VisitorsSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic, 04/30/2014 Students, teachers and general public interested in learning more about the environment gathered under the creative theme of  “We are all Explorers” at the Geography Fair which took place April 23-24 in Santo Domingo’s Sambil Mall. All activities offered, … Continue reading "Dominican Geography Fair Opens Up “A New World of Exploration” for Visitors"

• Composer Anthony Ocaña will present the concert “Metamorphosis” at the XVII International Book Fair of Santo Domingo 2014

  Composer Anthony Ocaña will present the concert “Metamorphosis” at the XVII International Book Fair of Santo Domingo 2014 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 04/29/2014 Composer and guitarist Anthony Ocaña will perform at the concert entitled Metamorphosis, for a six-string guitar, in the framework of the XVII International Book Fair 2014. Ocaña will return to his native … Continue reading "Composer Anthony Ocaña will present the concert “Metamorphosis” at the XVII International Book Fair of Santo Domingo 2014"

• Poet Ernesto Cardenal: Henríquez Ureña foretold the theology of liberation

  Poet Ernesto Cardenal: Henríquez Ureña foretold the theology of liberationSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic, 04/29/2014 Nicaraguan poet and priest Ernesto Cardenal called Dominican writer and humanist Pedro Henríquez Ureña a prophet of the theology of liberation, because he predicted that the spiritual axis that was previously located in Europe, would travel to this side of the … Continue reading "Poet Ernesto Cardenal: Henríquez Ureña foretold the theology of liberation"

• The FILRD2014 recognizes Dedé Mirabal “in memoriam”

  The FILRD2014 recognizes Dedé Mirabal “in memoriam”Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 04/29/2014 The event was held in the Plaza de la Cultura, where the Book Fair was taking place. Minerva Mirabal’s children and other relatives attended the event. SANTO DOMINGO, April 27, 2014 -. The XVII International Book Fair 2014 presented the Mirabal and Tavárez families … Continue reading "The FILRD2014 recognizes Dedé Mirabal “in memoriam”"

• (Versión en español) Cantante Sophy Hernández presenta segunda edición de su libro en XVII Feria Internacional del Libro Santo Domingo 2014

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• International Day of Jazz 2014 - Santo Domingo Will Also Celebrate!!!

  International Day of Jazz 2014 – Santo Domingo Will Also Celebrate!!!Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 04/10/2014 J azz en Dominicana, the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic, the Ministry of Culture, the Embassy of the United States of America, and Mesón de la Cava, join the International Day of Jazz 2014 celebrations with a concert … Continue reading "International Day of Jazz 2014 – Santo Domingo Will Also Celebrate!!!"

• FILRD2014 will bring together the greatest literary figures of the Dominican Republic and Latin America

  FILRD2014 will bring together the greatest literary figures of the Dominican Republic and Latin AmericaSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic, 04/23/2014 Hundreds of publishers and writers, both domestic and foreign, will participate this Thursday, April 24th, in the International Book Fair Santo Domingo 2014 (FILRD2014), which will close on May 5th. The FILRD2014 is dedicated to Dominican … Continue reading "FILRD2014 will bring together the greatest literary figures of the Dominican Republic and Latin America"

• Eduardo Galeano and Ernesto Cardenal will receive the “Pedro Henríquez Ureña” Award at the FILRD 2014

  Eduardo Galeano and Ernesto Cardenal will receive the “Pedro Henríquez Ureña” Award at the FILRD 2014 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 04/23/2014 The award ceremony will take place at 7:00 pm, in the Carlos Piantini Hall of the Eduardo Brito National Theater. During the opening ceremony of the 17th International Book Fair of Santo Domingo 2014 (FILRD), … Continue reading "Eduardo Galeano and Ernesto Cardenal will receive the “Pedro Henríquez Ureña” Award at the FILRD 2014"

• The Schedule of the Puerto Plata 2014 Festivities in Honor of Saint Philip Apostle is Released

  The Schedule of the Puerto Plata 2014 Festivities in Honor of Saint Philip Apostle is ReleasedSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic, 04/23/2014 The Diocese of Puerto Plata and the organizing committee of the 2014 Festivities in Honor of St. Philip Apostle announced the celebration of the traditional festival in honor of the patron saint of this city, … Continue reading "The Schedule of the Puerto Plata 2014 Festivities in Honor of Saint Philip Apostle is Released"