Resources for love

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Perhaps because today is Valentine's Day, this story in El Caribe is quite appropriate. It tells of merchants throughout the country who sell potions, prayers and ingredients that guarantee success in love. Colored water, saints, candles, flowers for baths and special prayers are part of the offerings. Merchant Rafael Perdomo assured reporters from El Caribe that Valentine's Day was an especially busy time for his trade. He told of one man who brought in a prescription from a purveyor of mysteries who assured the fellow that the flowers and incantations were a sure thing. The most popular plants used are basil, rue, sunflowers and rose petals. In the market in Villa Consuelo, all the ingredients one needs are available. With such practical names as "forget-me-not", "man ties", "blessed cologne" these potions are fast sellers according to Janet, a merchant with long experience in the business. In Villa Mella, Luisa is looking at a statue of St Anthony that she wants to take home. It must be perfect, with no nicks, since imperfections would not allow her prayers to be heard. She told reporters, "It is to get me a boyfriend. This saint always listens to prayers, if one behaves well." True or false, this is all part of a genuine Dominican belief.

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