The Titanes del Caribe Series is not only a sporting event, but an opportunity for the Dominican diaspora in New York to feel connected to their roots and culture. Last Sunday, the rivalry between the two most popular teams of the Dominican Professional Soccer League (LIDOM), the Águilas Cibaeñas and the Tigres del Licey, was a great success at Citi Field in Queens, with a show that attracted the thousands of followers and reconfirm. the calling power of this sport within the Dominican community abroad.
The Show at Citi Field: Beyond the Result
Latin Events, the company that organized the series, has been satisfied with the impact this event has had on the community. For them, the success of the day goes beyond the result of sports; It is a cultural and social achievement that brings together the Dominican diaspora under the same identity. With 30,975 spectators in the stands, the stadium was transformed into a piece of the Dominican Republic, with flags, music, and an emotional atmosphere that made many forget that they were thousands of kilometers from their homeland.
Former player and Hall of Fame member David Ortiz, one of the operators of Latin Events, emphasized the importance of this experience: “It’s not just about the material part, but about seeing people happy, the enjoy it as if they were in the Dominican Republic. . “It’s something that goes beyond baseball, it’s an emotional connection for those who can’t return to the country for various reasons. ”
Latin Events and its Expansion Mission
Since its first edition, Titanes del Caribe has been more than just a game. In 2023, the event drew thousands of Dominicans to Citi Field, setting a record of more than 90,000 attendees for a three-game series. This year, the event was again successful, again showing the interest of the community and the growth potential of this Latin Events proposal.
Félix Cabrera, president of the organizing company, said that this series is only the beginning of a wider vision: “We are very satisfied with the results. We got congratulations from the Mets and we’ve seen a great reaction from the fans. This encourages us to continue to develop and we aim for Titanes del Caribe to become an annual event, a classic of the diaspora in New York and beyond.”
The series continues: Puerto Rico and the future of the Caribbean Titans
The Titans of the Caribbean series will not end in New York; Next month, the Águilas and Licey will face each other again in Puerto Rico, at the Hiram Bithorn stadium in San Juan, where the second Dominican community abroad is eagerly awaiting the event. In addition, for 2025, the next edition is already planned at Citi Field, where the Águilas will face the Cibao Giants, a rivalry that promises to maintain interest and excitement among fans continue
Dominican Winter Baseball on the rise internationally
Titanes del Caribe is also an example of how Dominican winter soccer is gaining visibility and recognition outside the island. David Ortiz expressed his optimistic view about the future of this campaign: “The future is bright for Titanes del Caribe and Dominican winter soccer. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase the talent of our players and our culture on the international stage.”
This event not only strengthens the ties of the Dominican community abroad, but also highlights the role of iconic figures such as David Ortiz, Félix Cabrera and Pedro Zamora in projecting sports and culture Dominican beyond its borders. The success of this series has laid the foundation for the Titanes del Caribe series to become an annual tradition, and another example of the pride and passion Dominicans feel for their country and sport.
2024-11-14 13:37:00
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