Azua, R.D. – President Luis Abinader, along with former president Hipólito Mejía, led this Wednesday the civic-military parade on the occasion of the 182nd anniversary of the Battle of March 19, celebrated in the province of Azua.
The patriotic act brought together civil and military authorities, as well as hundreds of students from different educational centers, who paraded in honor of the heroes who defended national sovereignty in 1844, in what was the first major battle after National Independence.
From the main platform, the president and the former head of state observed the organized march of the student delegations and the military corps, highlighting the civic-mindedness, discipline, and patriotic fervor of the participants.
Each year, this commemoration reaffirms the Dominican people’s commitment to their history, with Azua being the setting where one of the most significant feats in the defense of the nation is honored.
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The joint presence of Abinader and Mejía highlights the national importance of this date, which unites all sectors around Dominican pride and identity.
