{"id":227028,"date":"2024-11-19T07:59:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T11:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr1.com\/news\/?p=227028"},"modified":"2024-11-19T08:39:42","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T12:39:42","slug":"santo-domingo-book-fair-ends-with-record-breaking-attendance-and-sales-many-say-it-was-the-best-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr1.com\/news\/2024\/11\/19\/santo-domingo-book-fair-ends-with-record-breaking-attendance-and-sales-many-say-it-was-the-best-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"Santo Domingo Book Fair ends with record-breaking attendance and sales; Many say it was the best ever"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Ministry of Culture says that the 26th International Book Fair of Santo Domingo (FILSD 2024) concluded with resounding success, drawing over 220,000 attendees and generating over RD$57 million in book sales. Held from November 7th to 17th at the Juan Pablo Duarte Cultural Plaza, the event celebrated literature, culture, and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fair, dedicated this year to renowned Dominican author Mateo Morrison and featuring Washington Heights (New York City) as the guest community of honor, offered a wide range of activities, from author readings and book signings to workshops and panel discussions. Over 500 events were held, attracting a diverse audience of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We are thrilled with the overwhelming response to this year’s book fair,” said Culture Minister Milagros Germ\u00e1n. “The FILSD 2024 has not only been a celebration of literature but also a testament to the power of community and the enduring appeal of books.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FILSD 2024 showcased a wide range of literary genres, with fiction being the most popular category. The fair also celebrated Dominican culture and heritage through a variety of special events and exhibits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The success of the FILSD 2024 is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team,” said Germ\u00e1n. “We look forward to building on this success in the coming years.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more in Spanish:
Ministry of Culture <\/a>
El Nacional <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

19 November 2024<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Ministry of Culture says that the 26th International Book Fair of Santo Domingo (FILSD 2024) concluded with resounding success, drawing over 220,000 attendees and generating over RD$57 million in book sales. Held from November 7th to 17th at the Juan Pablo Duarte Cultural Plaza, the event celebrated literature, culture, and community. The fair, dedicated … <\/p>\n

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