Banco Popular showcases “Our First Settlers” in London to promote Dominican cultural heritage

London.- The Banco Popular Dominicano, together with the Taíno Cultural Center Casa del Cordón and the García Arévalo Foundation, presented the book “Our First Settlers” at the Dominican Embassy in London, as part of the XI Dominican Week in the United Kingdom. The publication captures the historical and symbolic richness of the Taíno Cultural Center’s permanent exhibition, celebrating the island’s ancestral heritage.

The event was hosted by Ambassador Rosa Hernández de Grullón, who praised the initiative for promoting Dominican identity abroad. Speaking on behalf of Banco Popular, José Mármol, Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications, Reputation, and Responsible Banking, emphasized that the book “rescues the essence of our origins and reflects Banco Popular’s commitment to culture, education, and sustainable development.”

Archaeologist and museographer Carlos León Amores highlighted the work’s educational and heritage value, noting that it will serve as a key reference for understanding and sharing Taíno culture.  The London presentation marks the second stop of the book’s international tour, following its debut in Madrid during Dominican Week in Spain.