DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Vice President Raquel Peña and Minister of Culture Roberto Angel Salcedo officially opened the first Cibao Regional Book and Culture Fair 2026 on Sunday, 19 April 2026. Hosted in the gardens of the Gran Teatro del Cibao, the event serves as a cultural nexus for the 14 provinces of the northern region, aiming to strengthen historical ties and showcase the literary and artistic wealth of the central Cibao Valley region.

The fair, which runs from 19 April to 26 April 2026, was proposed by Santiago Senator Daniel Rivera to the Vice President, a Santiago native.

The inaugural regional edition is dedicated to the memory of former President and intellectual Ulises Francisco Espaillat, marking the 150th anniversary of his administration.

A commitment to cultural decentralizationDuring the opening ceremony held at the Restauración Hall of the Grand Theater, Vice President Peña...