Dominican Pride Day was celebrated Sunday in Newark, NJ. Anyone go?
google translate:
N. JERSEY: Celebrate Dominican pride festival in Newark
NEW Jersey.- Dozens of Dominican and Hispanic gathered Sunday to celebrate the fourth Dominican pride festival in the city of Newark.
The event, which was characterized by the presence of the red, blue and white colors of the Dominican flag, organized by the Institute Duartiano.
The main local authorities and special guests attended the festival developed between Park and Roseville avenues, known as the Dominican Way.
The artistic participation was in charge of the typical set of Alex Rivas, Javier Wilson, Arlene G, La Morena Mambo, Memo Lopez, Pionono The Clown and Domingo Navarro.
The president of the organizing committee, Santiago Paniagua, besides thanking those present for their support, urged the Dominican community to maintain their cultural values.
"Thanks to local authorities and members of the institute for their hard work for the realization of the festival," he said.
The event began at one p.m. with the interpretation of the anthems of the United States and the Dominican Republic, and lasted until 10:00 pm
The City Council and the Duartiano Institute gave permaninos of awards to Wilson Daniel, Nelson Javier, Arlene G, Alex Rivas, Dunaina Solis, DJ Fragrance, Rafael Concepcion, Jose Chelo Rivas, Starling Rivas and Osvaldo Rodriguez, trustee Haina, San Cristobal province , Dominican Republic.
In addition, the animator Michael Miguel Holguin, the bachatero Leonardo Paniagua and merenguero Richie Cepeda, who could not attend the event.
No incidents were reported.
http://almomento.net/nj-celebran-festival-del-orgullo-dominicano-en-newark/224255
google translate:
N. JERSEY: Celebrate Dominican pride festival in Newark
NEW Jersey.- Dozens of Dominican and Hispanic gathered Sunday to celebrate the fourth Dominican pride festival in the city of Newark.
The event, which was characterized by the presence of the red, blue and white colors of the Dominican flag, organized by the Institute Duartiano.
The main local authorities and special guests attended the festival developed between Park and Roseville avenues, known as the Dominican Way.
The artistic participation was in charge of the typical set of Alex Rivas, Javier Wilson, Arlene G, La Morena Mambo, Memo Lopez, Pionono The Clown and Domingo Navarro.
The president of the organizing committee, Santiago Paniagua, besides thanking those present for their support, urged the Dominican community to maintain their cultural values.
"Thanks to local authorities and members of the institute for their hard work for the realization of the festival," he said.
The event began at one p.m. with the interpretation of the anthems of the United States and the Dominican Republic, and lasted until 10:00 pm
The City Council and the Duartiano Institute gave permaninos of awards to Wilson Daniel, Nelson Javier, Arlene G, Alex Rivas, Dunaina Solis, DJ Fragrance, Rafael Concepcion, Jose Chelo Rivas, Starling Rivas and Osvaldo Rodriguez, trustee Haina, San Cristobal province , Dominican Republic.
In addition, the animator Michael Miguel Holguin, the bachatero Leonardo Paniagua and merenguero Richie Cepeda, who could not attend the event.
No incidents were reported.
http://almomento.net/nj-celebran-festival-del-orgullo-dominicano-en-newark/224255
