DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

President Luis Abinader inaugurated “Villa Navidad 2025” on 1 December 2025, transforming the gardens in the area of the Palacio de los Deportes in the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center into a vibrant, festive area bathed in multicolored lights. With the inaugural ceremony, he officially launched the government’s national holiday initiative, “La Brisita Navideña” (The Christmas Breeze) program, which runs until early 2026.

The celebratory event, attended by hundreds, was marked by a dazzling spectacle of lights, Christmas carols, theatrical performances, music, and an atmosphere of immense joy and excitement. President Abinader was accompanied by First Lady Raquel Arbaje, Santo Domingo Mayor Carolina Mejía, and Banco de Reservas president Leonardo Aguilera.

The ceremonial lighting of “Villa Navidad 2025” was carried out by children, captivating the crowd that filled the venue for the opening ceremony.

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