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NewsWhore
05-06-2011, 04:40 PM
The Ministry of Culture has published a map with the locations of pavilions of participants in the Santo Domingo International Book Fair. The largest area seems to be occupied by major stands for government departments. Eleven local bookstores and four international publishing houses are taking part, while 26 government departments and ministries occupy most of the area at the Plaza de la Cultura complex.

Highlights of the fair this year include the exhibits set up by the Vatican. These include a pavilion dedicated to showcasing the presence of the Roman Catholic Church in the Dominican Republic (1511-2011) and an exhibition in honor of Monsignor Francisco J. Arnaiz and Father Jose Luis Saez, both at the Museum of History and Geography. An exhibition about Pope John Paul II and his three trips to the Dominican Republic is open at the Museum of Dominican Man.

Another highlight of this year's book fair is the exhibition of the 1965 Civil War (Identify Identify by Thimo Pimentel) at the Museum of Dominican Man.

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