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And you, do you already have your outfit? Dominicans buy their clothes to celebrate the New Year

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Santo Domingo.– The commercial dynamism was felt this Monday in different parts of the city, where dozens of people went to buy the clothing they will use to welcome the New Year. In a tour conducted by De Último Minuto, a massive attendance at clothing stores and businesses was evidenced, with customers seen leaving with large bags after completing their purchases, amidst the hustle and bustle of the season. When approached, several citizens expressed that beyond celebrating the new year, their main interest is to welcome the new year in peace, without conflicts and with hope for better times.
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The Christmas atmosphere is evident in the streets, while the population continues to finalize details to say goodbye to the year and welcome the next with optimism.

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