The old Bethlehem is going today and tomorrow to Adrian Tropical

For the fourth time the old Bethlehem will be this weekend at the restaurants of Adrian Tropical, with a view to having a rapprochement with the children, young people and adults who have still remained undaunted, waiting for their sweets and toys.

The tradition of giving gifts after Epiphany or feast of the Magi has been maintained as a custom of giving hope to those who were not favored, and this weekend will be the old Bethlehem in each of the restaurants, handing out sweets and toys.

Although the character exists in other countries, Dominicans have criollizado, adapting it to our reality, in the hope that the image of the old Bethlehem stays alive in the innocent children's minds and give nostalgia to adults who enjoyed his childhood.

Writer Julia Alvarez in his book "the best gift for the world: the legend of the old Bethlehem", published by Alfaguara, of Grupo Santillana, drew u000asome Dominicans scholars believe that the old Bethlehem originated between the English immigrants who came to the country to work in the sugar industry, others say that there is a popular Italian legend of a witch called old woman La Befana. However, with the name of the old Bethlehem only known in Dominican Republic.

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The purpose of the visit of the character
this visit will make the character is aiming to keep alive this legend that still persists in the memory of some Dominicans, but many do not remember.

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15, a from 10: 00 a. m. until 9: 00 p. m., the old Bethlehem will be present at the four restaurants: Abraham Lincoln, independence, February 27 and levee.

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