Poetry Recital Inspired by Salomé Ureña at the Santo Domingo International Book Fair 2024
The LiLeón Foundation and ISFODOSU joined forces to highlight the poetic work of Salomé Ureña during the 26th Santo Domingo International Book Fair 2024.
On November 10, 2024, at the Reading and Writing Animation Pavilion (auditorium of the Natural History Museum), a group of 10 students from the Spanish Language and Literature program at the Salomé Ureña Higher Institute for Teacher Training (ISFODOSU) recited a special selection of poems by Salomé Ureña as part of the Book Fair activities.
Lidia León, president of the LiLeón Foundation, delivered the welcome speech and highlighted the poet’s and intellectual’s capabilities, as well as her contributions to higher education for women. She invited the audience to reflect deeply on Salomé’s figure and her various facets.
The rector of ISFODOSU, Dr. Nurys del Carmen González, attended the event.
Professor Sandra Alvarado continued the discussion by emphasizing the various themes addressed in Salomé’s poetry, including “representations of motherhood, optimistic but also disheartened portrayals of the homeland, an intimate life filled with melancholy and anguish over her absent husband, and household responsibilities.”
Participating Students and Recited Poems
- The Bird and the Nest – Kimberly Torres
- Ruins – Neihel Lorenzo
- Dreams – Denjir Stephanie Arriechi
- Shadows – Davison Sena
- In Hours of Anguish – Priscila Martínez
- Sorrows – Audi Chacón
- Anguishes – Mariam Martínez
- Fragment of Anacaona – Alexia Ozuna
- My Pedro – Johanny Casilla
The engaged audience enjoyed the recitations and enhanced their understanding of the illustrious poet, educator, teacher, and protector of the homeland, Salomé Ureña, in an emotionally charged environment.
Purpose of the Recital
The poetry recital aimed to highlight the legacy of Salomé Ureña through activities that allow deeper insights into her life and work. It also served as a prelude to the 175th anniversary of her birth, to be celebrated in 2025.
About ISFODOSU
The Salomé Ureña Higher Institute for Teacher Training (ISFODOSU) is the only institution in the Dominican Republic dedicated to training education professionals.
About the LiLeón Foundation
The LiLeón Foundation is a non-profit organization based in the Dominican Republic. Its mission is to strengthen the relationship between citizens and their environment through artistic projects that foster creativity, community, and a sense of belonging.
