The concert is to celebrate the Dominican Republic Independence Day, which takes place officially on the 27th February. 1999 marks the 155th year of its independence from Haiti, which took place in 1844. In the Dominican Republic, Independence Day celebrations take place throughout the month of February leading up to the official day on the 27th. The quartet will perform the Dominican Republic's National Anthem and other Dominican music. Admission is free of charge.
Visitors can also enjoy a Dominican Republic coffee tasting.
The Sister City relationship between Atlanta and Salcedo was formalized in April 1997.