National Larimar Day
National Congress has declared that 22 November of each year be “National Larimar Day.” Law 17-18 declares that the date marks when 1916 priest Miguel Domingo Fuertes first discovered the stone in southwestern Barahona.
Larimar is a variety of white and blue colored pectolite that is only found in the Dominican Republic. It was declared the national stone in 2011.
By means of this law, the ministries of Energy and Mines, Environment, Culture and Tourism should fund activities to promote larimar nationally and internationally.
Included in the legislation is the call for an annual celebration in Barahona province where the Larimar artisans school, workshop and museum is located.
Source: DR1, Eldia
June 19, 2018
Category: DR News |