Construction has accelerated on the arches of Avenida Duarte that mark the limits of Santo Domingo’s own Chinatown, slated to be a new tourist attraction of the capital city. The traditional shopping district is the site of several traditional Chinese stores and restaurants, and the project is part of a major move to strengthen Santo Domingo’s positioning as a shopping center. The builders promise that the arches and paved entrance will be ready in time for the busy mother’s day shopping at the end of the month. Mother’s Day in the Dominican Republic falls on Sunday, 27 May.