The traditional Basílica Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia Christmas Carols Gala will take place in the city of Higuey on Friday, 23 November 2018 beginning at 7pm. Maestro José Antonio Molina will be conducting the National Symphony Orchestra. Two leading Dominican merengue soloists, Milly Quezada and Eddy Herrera, will be performing for the concert. Also on the program is the participation of Koribe, the choir of the Ministry of Culture, directed by Nadia Nicola Ojeda. The concert is sponsored by the Grupo Puntacana.
The church has capacity for around 3,000 persons. A giant screen will be set up outside the Basilica with additional seats so more people can enjoy the concert.
20 November 2018