The Ministry of Culture and the office of the Vice President of the Republic through the Progressing with Solidarity program inaugurated the 12th National Arts & Crafts Fair (FENART) at the Fortaleza Ozama in Santo Domingo’s Colonial City yesterday, Thursday 12 December. The fair, which will be open through Sunday, 14 December, is dedicated to the artisans from Barahona. It is a good opportunity to stock up on unique items for giving as Christmas gifts. There are arts and crafts tables from 32 provinces, including Greater Santo Domingo. There is also a grand exhibition of the great masters of Dominican arts and crafts.
Many of these crafts can be purchased all year round at the Museo de Artesanias de Excelencia Manos Dominicanas, at Calle Atarazana No. 7 in the Colonial City, Tel 809 689-0132.