The Dominican community of New York proudly sang its national anthem, in the company of elected leaders, to celebrate the independence of their country, which was achieved on February 27, 1844 when it separated from Spain to embark on its own destiny.
According to Ángel Vásquez, candidate for the New York Senate from the 33rd District of Upper Manhattan: “The island of the Dominican Republic and the nation of the Dominican Republic has such a beautiful history and has given the world so much to see. , like bachata, merengue, food, love”.
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This important date for Dominicans arrived in New York with the programming of a series of events throughout the day: from Times Square to Upper Manhattan, where a breakfast organized by Restaurant 809 was held.
There were hundreds who participated in the 178th anniversary event of the Dominican Republic, as an independent and sovereign country.
Dominican festivals in Upper Manhattan.
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Iris Familia, a deputy from Overseas, commented on this: “Today we are here and we were also in Times Square celebrating this day. A historic day for all Dominicans here and there.”
In our city there is the largest concentration of Dominican citizens outside the island, something that makes Congressman Adriano Espaillat proud: “The largest city after the city of Santo Domingo is New York, so for us it is something important and significant and we are very proud of that. There’s a million in New York City. Over half a million in the 13th and 15th ward of the Bronx.”
Adriano Espaillat, Ydanis Rodríguez, Charles Schumer and Mark Levine.
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Similarly, there was the presence of Councilor Carmen De la Rosa, who, seeing the number of people gathered, said “that is how the Dominican community celebrates” and was joined by the majority leader of the Democratic Party, Chuck Schumer, who he also expressed his love for this country: “Where, where are the Dominicans. Here and there. I love the Dominicans.”
And something that could not be missing as part of the morning celebration was the delicious typical Dominican dish: “You can say the flag, the Dominican breakfast, mangú, fried cheese, the three blows. And it is delicious that it is,” concluded Josefina Luna, member of the Scholarship Committee of the Dominican Parade.
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