Barahona to host second Cayo Letras al Mar literary festival

The second edition of the “Cayo Letras al Mar” Literary and Cultural Festival is scheduled to take place in Barahona from August 28 to August 30, 2026. Held at the UASD Recinto Barahona, the event is dedicated to the memory and work of the prominent local writer Ángel Augusto Suero, also known as “Don Negro Suero."

The festival's opening ceremony will occur on Friday, August 28, at 7:00 PM in the Antonio Méndez Auditorium, featuring a screening of the documentary “Pipiola.” The three-day program includes poetry recitals, academic conferences, book presentations, and a bibliographic fair aimed at promoting local talent and reading habits within the Enriquillo region.