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Print, photographic., Lawrence,MA. Color. 4 x 6. Dominican Week parade August 2000 Float representing the province of Barahona, one of 31 provinces in the country. Barahona is located in the south western part of the Dominican Republic. It's the birth place of the Hollywood actress, Maris Montez ( from the 1940's). the region is also famous for its Lake Enriquillo and produces the best grapes in the country which are used to make wine. Sign translated on float reads, ' Barahonian Presence in the Valley - showcasing part of our culture & folklore - door to the south."
Photographs taken by Yadira Betances, reporter for the Eagle Tribune. produced for her newspaper stories. Donated to LHC after her articles.