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Dominican Republic Independence Day 2017

February 18, 2017
On Monday February 27, Dominicans in Boston, Massachusetts and all over the world will be celebrating the 173 Anniversary of Dominican Republic's Independence. On this edition of Centro, we tell you about some of the events that are taking place here at a local level, commemorating this special day! WBZ's Yadires Nova-Salcedo talks with Nilson "Junior" Pepen and Yarlennys Villaman, from the non-profit organization FUNDOARCU, whose mission is to preserve Dominican art, culture and traditions. Tune In!

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DOMINICAN INDEPENDENCE 2017 EVENTS:

Dominican Flag Raising
Friday, Feb. 24  12PM
Boston City Hall Plaza
(617) 792-9916

Gala Dinner
Saturday, Feb. 25  6:30PM
Moseley's on the Charles
Dedham, MA
(617) 792-9916

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
FUNDOARCU
(617) 792-9916
www.fundoarcu.org
facebook.com/fundoarcu

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