SANTIAGO.- Dynamism, festivity and color took over the Tourism Stand in Every Corner, prepared by the Ministry of Tourism with the main tourist attractions of the provinces of Monseñor Nouel, Espaillat and Santiago, in the 36th edition of Expo Cibao 2023, which culminated with resounding success, consolidating itself as the largest multisectoral exhibition in the country.
A performance featuring dancers from Son de Keka and characters from the Santiago Carnival brought dance and color to the Mitur exhibit, attracting visitors who gathered last Sunday, the last day of exhibitions at Expo Cibao 2023, which took place from September 27 to October 1, and adopted the motto: Santiago Investment Hub.
Dedicated to the Heart City, on this closing day of the event, attendees also received samples of Santiago's most iconic landmarks, such as the Mural Routes, tobacco production, the Centro León, monuments, churches, and the hotel offerings of the Hodelpa chain, among others.
Ramón Paulino, president of the Santiago Tourist Destination Cluster, was “very satisfied with the work done by Mitur at Expo Cibao 2023, as a promoter of the great potential of Santiago and the diversity of offers provided by the Cibao provinces, which attract local tourists and tourists from all over the world.
For his part, Martín Duquela, director of Domestic Tourism at Mitur, highlighted the massive acceptance achieved by the Tourism in Every Corner platform and Mitur at Expo Cibao 2023, for bringing together in one space all the riches of this region, such as art, culture, rivers, beaches, mountains, gastronomy and history.
He explained that the exhibits and tastings brought to the public at the Mitur stand have been chosen from the best of the Tourism in Every Corner participations of these Cibao provinces.
“What we want is to be able to showcase each of the attributes of the places we visit with this Tourism in Every Corner activity at every national fair, to bring the best of who we are as Dominicans,” Duquela said.
Espaillat Province
Saturday was dedicated to the Espaillat province, and dynamism and creativity accompanied the tastings of highly attractive products in Moca, such as the exclusive coffee prepared by Grano de Café; Responsible Fish by Clariné Restaurant in Gaspar Hernández; sweet and fried treats by Jamao Ecoturs; the Moca-style mofongo prepared by the Las 4F restaurant; and a wide variety of artisanal ice creams from Arte Helados served by its owner, María Victoria Brito.
The information and promotion of natural attractions and ecotourism were carried out by the Espaillat province Ecotourism Cluster, chaired by Angela Rivas, and with the support of the Association for the Development of the Espaillat province.
The tastings continued with a photo spot featuring two living faceless dolls, a symbol and identity of the city of Moca, Creole craftsmanship, and Dominican identity.
