Santo Domingo, RD.
The traditional celebration of the birthday of former President Leonel Fernández, where hundreds of people go to the Global Democracy and Development Foundation (FUNGLODE), to congratulate them in the early hours of the morning, was held virtually by the pandemic of the ‘covid-19.
From a library, watching through a computer the surprises organized by his team of the People’s Force Party in FUNGLODE, Fernandez celebrated his 67th birthday.
The broadcast, which had some connectivity issues, lasted more than two hours and featured Mariachis, the artistic participation of Jhonny Ventura, El Jeffry, Sergio Hernández and Juliana Oneal.
As every year dozens of people belonging to this party sent their congratulations and demonstrations of admiration through videos. These congratulations were joined by Sergio Vargas, Fernando Villalona, Félix D’Oli, Amarfis, Super Kenny of the New School, among others.
“I think it is a very beautiful, very original act and I have fully enjoyed it, thank you very much for your kind words, for your blessings and for the good wishes that we may have many more years of life in the company of you and for benefit of the Dominican people, “said the former president.
Through the social network Twitter, different personalities expressed their congratulations to Fernández. Former Vice President Margarida Cedeño wished him that his heart is always full of peace and happiness, hoping that he will be surrounded by people with sincere affection and friendship.
Also, another person who sent congratulations to the former president was Reinaldo Paret, former President of the Senate and Secretary General of the PLD. He wrote the following: “My congratulations on your birthday to an excellent human being and great friend of mine.”
Leonel Fernández points out on her social media several images with her children and granddaughter, the dedication of the gingerbread that her mother Yolanda Reyna sends her for her birthday.
“With colleagues, friends and family, especially with my children and granddaughter, I thank God and life for this unforgettable day. I am a privileged one for the love and deference of so many people over the years. We remain united in benefit of the Dominican people, “he wrote.