Dominican Culture Minister Explores Berklee Collaboration in Spain

VALENCIA, Spain — The Dominican Republic's Minister of Culture, Roberto Ángel Salcedo, continued his official agenda in Spain today with a visit to Berklee College of Music's campus in Valencia. He was welcomed by Manuel Costa, senior director of Operations and External Relations, and Dean Blair Stevenson.

During a tour of the academic center's facilities, Salcedo explored potential collaborations between the Ministry of Culture and the prestigious music institution. The discussions aimed to expand educational opportunities for young Dominicans interested in studying at the Valencia campus, building upon existing agreements with Berklee College of Music.

This visit is part of an extensive cultural itinerary for the Dominican minister across Spanish territory. Earlier this week, on Tuesday, October 27, Salcedo led a ceremony at the Instituto Cervantes in Madrid, contributing valuable bibliographic material to the institution's “Caja de las Letras” (Box of Letters).

This gesture, involving the “Caja 1535,” underscored the Dominican Republic's literary and humanistic legacy at the heart of the Spanish language. The donated items include documents of immense historical and literary significance.

Among the contributions are the first edition of “La independencia efímera” (The Ephemeral Independence) by Max Henríquez Ureña, written in London between 1937 and 1938. Also included is an original manuscript by Félix María del Monte, a renowned poet, playwright, and national hero who was a member of the secret society La Trinitaria and played a role in the independence events of February 27, 1844.

Through these activities, the Culture Minister reaffirmed the Dominican government's commitment to promoting national identity and strengthening cultural ties with Spain.