Dominican Republic celebrates National Poet's Day on Salomé Ureña's birthday

The Dominican Republic commemorates this Wednesday, October 21, the birthday of Salomé Ureña de Henríquez, a distinguished national educator and poet, and celebrates National Poet's Day, a date dedicated to recognizing the value of literary creation and the contributions of those who, through their verses, enrich Dominican culture and identity.

Salomé Ureña was born on October 21, 1850, and devoted much of her life to teaching, literary creation, and defending women's education, becoming a pioneer of academic training for women in the country, according to Noticias Entre Amigos.

Her educational legacy reached one of its greatest contributions with the founding of the Instituto de Señoritas in 1881, an institution that helped open new opportunities for the intellectual and professional preparation of Dominican women.

The commemoration is an opportunity to promote reading, writing, and interest in literature, especially among new generations. More than a century after her legacy, Salomé Ureña de Henríquez remains a benchmark of commitment to education, culture, and the intellectual development of Dominican society.

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Source: Noticias Entre Amigos