plain and its distinctive soils, where tobacco is grown for the factories, with the mountains of the Cordillera Central on the horizon. The warm, relaxed and classy atmosphere of the eve- ning, and the quality of the discussions between aficionados, gave a special sparkle to this shared moment, as did the superb cigar box received that evening, a work of art designed by International Packaging. The Gala Dinner was held at the Centro Español, a private club founded in 1965. For the first time in the history of the Procigar Festival, the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader (pictured centre, page 59, top) was present to sup- port the country's tobacco industry, accompanied by a number of political figures. Guests were welcomed with a special cigar box made by Vrijdag Premium Printing. The dinner was punc- tuated by awards and the traditional auction of humidors, stoc- ked with fantastic cigars, which raised $530,000 for charity.
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