The International Book Fair was a huge event with books for
sell, author exhibits, special presentations, etc. I loved this free event!
Sunday, May 20 was Presidential Election Day. There were two main candiates, Danilo Medina
and Hipolito (commonly known as Papá).
I have tried to learn as much as I could about the different system the
government. However, I loved asking
people who they were voting for: Danilo or Papá? Because, just as Dominicans are passionate
about their baseball and dancing, they are passionate about politics. Since I can’t vote, it was easy to discuss
politics since there was no need to convince me one side was better than the
other.
I went with my friend on election day to see the voting
process first hand. Two of the
differences I noticed: 1- There was a lot staff trying to prevent fraud like cédula
(ID) buying. 2-The ballot has pictures of each candidate for those that are
illiterate.
The Malécon is the name of the road that borders the Caribbean Sea. I love the way this coastline looks,
especially when the waves make the huge splash against the rocks. It’s only minutes from my house and always provides
a great view.
This is a statue on the Malécon near where Trujillo
(ex-dicatator) was shot. The artwork
represents the resistance against dictator.
I’ve also squeezed in trips to Hemingway, one of the beaches
outside of the capital.
I went to a clever play at this cute little theater in la
zona colonial. The play was a comedy
about life in the Dominican Republic.
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