The Patronales festivities took place from 25 April to 3 May at the Town Hall square and there were performances by dance groups, music groups, theater performances and exhibitions.
Of course, the festival was traditionally opened and closed at the end with the celebration of a Holy Mass, in the at the Town Hall situated St. Felipe Cathedral.
Patronales Puerto Plata
But this year the program was clearly tailored to the tastes of the older cruise ship tourist.
This time fewer merengue, bachata and salsa music performances, but more jazz, classical music, classical ballet, folk dance and many stalls selling trinkets.
Despite the rain showers of the last days, this year's Patronales festivities were successful again.
This year's celebrations were indeed frequently visited by tourists, i.e. the cruise ship passengers.
The shopkeeper did earn more money this year.
Thus adapting the program to the tastes of the older cruise ship passenger has been successful.
