Association of Ocoeños in Florida holds annual gala in Miami

The Association of Ocoeños Resident in Florida held its annual gala at the Fair Expo Center in Miami, drawing more than 300 attendees from the Dominican community. The event served to honor agricultural producers from San José de Ocoa and celebrate cultural contributions.

Musician Ramón Orlando received a special recognition for his career spanning over 50 years. Other honorees included Miguel Tejeda, known as ‘Rubio Boney’, and Manuel Peralta. The ceremony was attended by various officials, including Dominican Consul Josefa Castillo and Overseas Deputy Eduard Cruz.

During the event, engineer Manuel González was announced as the incoming president of the association. Founded in 2008, the non-profit organization focuses on fundraising to support communities in San José de Ocoa, providing aid to elderly centers, rural clinics, and various social programs.