The winners of the annual Colonial City Bougainvilleas are in. The bougainvilleas dress up the colonial city. The contest was initiated by James and Martha Thayer, two colonial city residents, who continue to help organize the event. The event is sponsored by the Office for Education, Tourism and Community Relations of the Patronage of the Colonial City. Residential category winners: Gisela Escobar, Callejón de Regina No. 18, first prize; Jose Puig de la Bellacasa, Calle Arzobispo Portes 152, second prize; Sor Eulalia Rodríguez, Calle Pellerano Alfau No. 5, third place. Comercial category winners: Casa Vicini, Isabel la Católica, first prize; Giancarlo Ricco and Mauro Torriani, Plaza Padre Billini, second prize. Patio category winners: Sonia Cepeda, Calle 19 Marzo 157, first prize; Oficina de Patrimonio Cultural, Calle Atarazanas No. 2, special mention.
