The ceremony will take place in Convento de los Dominicos. Built in 1510, it is one of the oldest and most historically significant buildings in the Americas. Its architecture blends Gothic and Baroque elements, and it was home to the first university in the New World. But what makes it truly special is that it was here, in 1511, that Fray Antón de Montesinos gave a powerful sermon denouncing the mistreatment of the island’s indigenous people. His words—“Are these not men? Do they not have rational souls?”—marked one of the first calls for human rights in the Americas and helped spark a broader movement for justice and dignity, inspiring key figures such as Bartolomé de las Casas.

The ceremony will be followed by a dinner at Casa de los Vitrales, one of the first homes in Santo Domingo built using reinforced concrete, showcasing early 20th-century innovation combined with neoclassical elegance. Designed by Antonin Nechodoma in 1912, it remains a landmark for its architectural significance and stunning stained-glass windows.

After dinner, we will go to Casa del Diseñador, a peaceful hideaway in Santo Domingo’s Colonial City, once part of the gardens of the Convento de los Dominicos. This beautifully restored home, which once housed the studio of Dominican designer Oscar de la Renta, blends centuries-old architecture with thoughtful design. With its tranquil courtyard and original stonework, it offers a stylish and intimate space rooted in Dominican heritage.