This Thursday, December 19, the former president of the Dominican Republic, Hipolito Mejiareceived prominent artists and personalities from the cultural field in its residence, including the National Visual Arts Award winner, Manuel Montilla.
He breakfast was the scene of reflections on the current situation of the country, the culture and the economywith characteristic comments of the former president.
During the event, Mejía emphasized his optimism regarding the national panorama, highlighting the performance of key sectors such as agriculture and the economy. “The numbers are there, from production, endorsed by the ICA and the FAO. An extraordinary year,” he assured, highlighting that the country has made significant achievements despite the challenges.
He former president He also addressed the issue of public perception of the festivities Christmas and the feelings of the population.
“There are those who say that they do not feel the Christmas. Women who are in the opposition never feel it. But the people who are not in the opposition do feel it,” he commented, in a tone that combined seriousness and humor, characteristic of his interventions.
New generations of policy
One of the highlighted topics was the strengthening of political parties and the inclusion of new generations in the policy.
Faced with questions about the future of the system supporterMejía stated: “The party belongs to no one. The party belongs to all Dominicans.” His words invited reflection on democracy and unit.
He breakfast It also served as a platform to recognize the relevance of the arts in the cultural development of the country.
Mejía expressed his gratitude to the artists present.
The activity, organized by the press team of the former presidentmade it clear that the combination of policy, culture and reflection continues to be one of the facets that defines Hipolito Mejiawho, at 83, continues to be an influential figure in the dominican society.
