CigarsLover Magazine I 2023

of Dreams were also scheduled.
Throughout the stay in Santiago, attendees had the
opportunity to attend the ProCigar Field Day, an
activity exclusively designed for one-on-one interactions
with the icons and gurus of the Dominican
cigar industry. Other activities were also offered in
the afternoons, such as a rum and cigar pairing with
Casa Brugal and a Smoking Challenge by the International
Association of Cigar Sommeliers (IACS).
On Wednesday, after the tours, the Welcome Dinner
Party was held at the Parque Central. All guests enjoyed
a remarkable Dominican culinary experience
with local performers' live music. Afterward, the traditional
Dominican music contest took place, where
the winners will get 50 cigars manufactured by one
of the ProCigar members. Hendrik Kelner, president
of ProCigar, welcomed everyone to the Dominican
Republic, the country of open arms, where the affection
and kindness of the Dominicans overflows, and
encouraged each attendee to enjoy the best cigars
in the world. He also emphasized tobacco's value to
the Dominican Republic over the ages, being present
in our culture for as long as history can remember.
Like last year, the famous White Party occurred at
Santiago's Monumento a los Héroes de la Restaura-
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