Dominican Senate honors seven figures in art, culture, and philanthropy

The Senate of the Dominican Republic has officially recognized seven prominent personalities for their contributions to the nation through art, culture, and philanthropy. The ceremony, led by Senate President Ricardo de los Santos, honored Lucy Doughty, sculptor Juan Trinidad, and fashion designer Luis Menieur.

Posthumous recognitions were also granted to composer Henry Hierro, plastic artist Iván Tovar, playwright Iván García Guerra, and writer and journalist Felipe (Lipe) Collado. The Senate approved specific resolutions for these individuals, noting that their legacies serve as a guide for future generations of Dominicans.

In a separate cultural event, the inaugural Jaragua Awards celebrated excellence in Dominican architecture and design. The awards recognized 25 projects across various categories, including interior design, landscape architecture, and urban design. Notably, the Cristo Park project, designed by Massiel Mejía and constructed by the Corporación del Acueducto y Alcantarillado de Santo Domingo (CAASD), won first place in both Landscape Architecture and Urban Design for its environmental recovery of the Tiradentes ravine.