Today I wrap up Cigar Coop’s coverage of Procigar 2023 with a series of ten closing thoughts in no particular order. This is an extremely well-run festival, and what has impressed me is the level of continuous improvement that is implemented. This was my third time attending Procigar, and I can honestly say that each […]
Feature Story: Procigar 2023 – Santiago, Day Four
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Today we continue coverage of Procigar 2023, the Dominican Cigar Festival. This event took place in Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic. Procigar 2023 was split between two cities: La Romana (February 19-21, 2023) and Santiago (February 21-24, 2023). Today we take a look at day four of the Santiago portion of Procigar […]
Feature Story: Procigar 2023 – Santiago, Day Three
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Today we continue coverage of Procigar 2023, the Dominican Cigar Festival. This event took place in Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic. Procigar 2023 was split between two cities: La Romana (February 19-21, 2023) and Santiago (February 21-24, 2023). Today we take a look at day three of Procigar in Santiago. For further […]
Feature Story: Procigar 2023 – Santiago, Day Two
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Today we continue coverage of Procigar 2023, the Dominican Cigar Festival. This event took place in Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic. Procigar 2023 was split between two cities: La Romana (February 19-21, 2023) and Santiago (February 21-24, 2023). Today we take a look at Day Two of Procigar in Santiago. For further […]
Cigar News: Arnold André Joins Procigar
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On the closing night of Procigar, it was announced that Arnold André would be joining the Dominican cigar association as the 12th active member. Arnold André was founded in 1817. The company is based in Germany, but owns the Arnold André Dominicana S.R.L. factory in Santiago. It is a major player in the machine-made space […]
Cigar News: Procigar 2023 Charity Auction Items Announced
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As it does each year on the final night of Procigar, a charity auction is held. This auction benefits the Voluntariado Jesús con los Niños, the Sociedad San Vicente de Paul, and the charitable initiative “A Home for my Family,” among other non-profit organizations that are oriented to improve the quality of life of people […]
Feature Story: Procigar 2023 – Santiago, Day One
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This week we are at Procigar 2023, the Dominican Cigar Festival. This week I’ll be bringing you coverage of this event taking place in Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic. Procigar 2023 is split between two cities: La Romana (February 19-21, 2023) and Santiago (February 21-24, 2023). Today we take a look […]
Feature Story: Procigar 2023 – The Santiago Pre-Game Report
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The Procigar Festival is back and Cigar Coop is once again in attendance. The Basics Procigar is an organization of cigar manufacturers based in the Dominican Republic. Each year they put on an annual festival that is a combination of farm and factory tours, seminars, and gala evening events. It is put on for end-consumers […]
Cigar News: Procigar 2023 Festival Dates Announced
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The Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers, Procigar, has announced its 2023 festival will take place in the Dominican Republic from February 19 to 24, 2023. “We are very pleased to know that our festival participants have knowledge of where our tobacco grows and how our cigars are produced. Once again, we were able to demonstrate […]