Ministry of Culture and UNESCO Office Sponsor the IX Mexico – Dominican Republic Cultural Exchange

Ministry of Culture and UNESCO Office Sponsor the IX Mexico – Dominican Republic Cultural Exchange
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 04/02/2014

The opening ceremony of the IX Mexico – Dominican Republic Educational and Socio-Cultural Exchange, sponsored by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), was held at the Lawmakers Club in Santo Domingo East. Authorities from Mexico and from the Dominican Ministry of Culture attended the event.

Representing the Ministry of Culture and the local office of UNESCO, Dr. Luis O. Bréa Franco addressed the audience, as well as the Mexican Consul in the country, Mr. Carlos Alfonso Villeda.
Under the terms of the agreement, 24 students and faculty from school No. 12 Heroes of the Mexican Independence, will be welcomed by their peers at the Las Américas school. They will participate in joint recreational and cultural programs, and will be welcomed by their peers in their homes.

In his speech, Luis O. Bréa said “it gives us joy to know that, for the ninth time, two Latin American nations will enjoy this kind of rapprochement”.

He said that on this occasion he invited the sister schools to aim their activities to promoting the values ??on the importance of the cultural and natural heritage of both countries, adding to this the implementation of a genuine dialogue between their respective cultures.

For his part, Carlos Alfonso Villeda spoke about the growth of trade between the two nations, which has reached high marks in recent times.

He also announced that soon there will be direct flights between the two nations with a view to increasing tourism.

The blessing ceremony fell under the responsibility of Pastor Willy Bayonet, and in the evening the following persons received special recognition: Ambassador José Ignacio Piña, represented by the Mexican Consul; Cristina Lizardo, Senator of the Province of Santo Domingo; and, Ms. Ismaela Tavárez, Director of the Las Américas school.