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Washington DC.- At 8:30am today Monday, October 1, the 20th edition of the Dominican Week was inaugurated in the United States with the hoisting of the national flag at the Dominican Embassy in Washington DC.
Ambassador Anibal De Castro and American Chamber of Commerce- Dominican Republic (Amcham-DR) president Julio Virgilio Brache, the event’s chief organizer, headed a ceremony with the participation of members of the delegation which participates this year, Dominican embassy officials and other guests.
The activities of the Dominican Week in the U.S. will continue through Friday, October 5, including New York City as the main setting for their activities, starting Wednesday, the 3rd.
Business leaders, officials, professionals, academicians and people with interest in closer ties with the United States in areas such as economy, trade, political arena, energy, education and culture, among other areas, form part of the delegation.
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I wonder when the Vietnamese, Chinese, Gypsy, Russian, yes-Haitian, Jamaican, Mexican, Peruvian, Ecuadorian, Salvadoran, Colombian,.......etc., etc' week will be celebrated.
I really wish we could be more anonymous, why do we need this special recognition and why do we believe we are worthy of it?
I am of the opinion that, out of greatest respect for this country, only the American flag must fly and the language be English; all others, save for embassies and consulates, should be relegated to private homes.
Until our contribution and accomplishments are on par with those of Lincoln and Jefferson or any other worthy contributor to the edification of the US nation, we should stop being pompous and pretentious and show a bit more respect for this great nation which has welcomed us. Why do we have to have this recognition? I don't see Indians, Canadians, Australians, etc. clamoring for such recognition. Let' just stop it.
MJEV.
I do show deep respect for this nation! I love both nations and I consider both as my home and the countries I'll defend... Some Dominicans (mainly in big cities and the ghettos ) don't understand this concept as they lack education on American and even less Dominican history... As far as respect and adhering to the English language I agree with you as well!!
I long for the day when we are part of the fabric and no longer feel that urge for special attention.
I really want to remove that stigma that we are somehow less capable to assimilate, learn the language and not demand changes that will fundamentally change this country and the culture. Many here believe that we are somehow inferior because of these demands, and I want to prove them wrong. For my part, I've endeavored from the start to compete on "leveled field", without any special consideration for my minority status. I demand that much from myself, with no compromises.
Obviously, racisim exist and it has absolutely nothing to do with skin color. My lineage is Franco-Spanish, and I can trace my family tree back more than 400 years to France and Catalunya, etc; therefore, skin color is not necessarily a problem, but heritage, most regrettably, is. Here, we are all Latin, regardless of skin color. Period.
Thanks for contributing.
MJEV.