DR1 Daily News digest will not be updated tomorrow, Wednesday 21 January 2015, a national holiday. The holiday commemorates the day of Our Lady of Altagracia, the religious protector of the Dominican people according to Catholic tradition. The main celebration takes place in Higuey, where the Basilica La Altagracia, the largest church in the Dominican Republic, is the setting for several commemorative events.
Otherwise, it is mainly a shopping day, with leading stores announcing sales, like Bravo supermarket that is advertising 18% off all items for the day.
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