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  Movie Forum Filó to Present Award-Winning Film “Like Water for Chocolate”

  Mexican novelist Laura Esquivel’s award-winning novel “Like Water for Chocolate” will be featured by the Movie Forum Filó, an initiative that is part of the Cultural Extension Program of Activities known as “Biblioteca Viva,” hosted by the Juan Bosch Library. Santo Domingo, August 3, 2018 – The Juan Bosch Library of the Global Foundation for … Continue reading "Movie Forum Filó to Present Award-Winning Film “Like Water for Chocolate”"
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  D.R. Consulate in California and DGCINE Promote the Country’s Incentives and Locations in Key Hollywood Studios

  Santo Domingo, August 2, 2018 – The D.R. Consulate in California and the country’s General Film Directorate (DGCINE) recently carried out an unprecedented strategic tour to promote among some key Hollywood studios the country’s current film incentives and prime locations. The goal is to attract big Hollywood productions to the country. After both institutions worked for … Continue reading "D.R. Consulate in California and DGCINE Promote the Country’s Incentives and Locations in Key Hollywood Studios"
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  PUCMM University Students Study Diversity of Woody Species in Santo Domingo’s Arroyo Hondo Region Situated in the City’s Northern Section

  With the goal of classifying the woody species found within the Dominican Hyppotherapy Center, situated in the Arroyo Hondo section of the National District, students from the Pontifical Catholic University Mother and Teacher (PUCMM) majoring in Ecological Sciences and Environmental Management Studies headed an initial study on the diversity of woody species found in the … Continue reading "PUCMM University Students Study Diversity of Woody Species in Santo Domingo’s Arroyo Hondo Region Situated in the City’s Northern Section"
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  Office of the Vice President, Funglode and Children International Celebrate Final Student Tournament  

   Student Emilia Bonilla Durán, named “Best Orator,” Received a Medal of Honor  and Other Prizes Santo Domingo, August 1, 2018 – The Office of the Vice President, the Dominican Debate Society (Sodode), the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (Funglode) and the Children International organization in the Dominican Republic, sponsored the XVII Junior Debate Tournament with … Continue reading "Office of the Vice President, Funglode and Children International Celebrate Final Student Tournament  "
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  Special Presentation of First Feature Film Directed by Waddys Jaquez in New York’s Lincoln Center

  An enthusiastic audience packed Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theatre last Wednesday, July 25, 2018, to view the special presentation of the Dominican film “La Barbería,” Dominican film maker Waddys Jaquez’ first feature film. At the end of the presentation, the audience gave a prolonged standing ovation to the film. This is the third special presentation … Continue reading "Special Presentation of First Feature Film Directed by Waddys Jaquez in New York’s Lincoln Center"
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  Santo Domingo’s Children’s Choir Celebrates Gala Concert

  Santo Domingo, July 30, 2018 –  Santo Domingo’s Children’s Choir celebrated the concert “One Instrument, One Voice” at the Palace of Fine Arts in Santo Domingo. An enthusiastic audience attended the gala event. The choir, sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, is directed by Maestro Ángel Herdz and Ellin Rodríguez Luna, its general coordinator. The … Continue reading "Santo Domingo’s Children’s Choir Celebrates Gala Concert"
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  7th Dominican Film Festival in New York City

  On July 24, DFFNYC will open the Festival with the showing of the romantic comedy My Girlfriend’s Ghost, directed by Francis – El Indio – Disla and starring Carmen Villalobos, William Levy and Susana Dosamantes New York, July 27, 2018 – The 7th Dominican Film Festival in New York City (www.dominicanfilmfestival.com) announces its official program … Continue reading "7th Dominican Film Festival in New York City"
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  EdoRitmos Announces Dance Classes for the Month of August

  Santo Domingo, July 26, 2018 – The Dominican School of Popular and Folkloric Rhythms (Escuela Dominicana de Ritmos Folklóricos y Populares – EdoRitmos), will begin its summer course for all those interested in learning how to dance merengue, salsa, bachata and son.  The courses are scheduled to begin on Sunday, August 5, from 9:00 to … Continue reading "EdoRitmos Announces Dance Classes for the Month of August"
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  (Versión en español) El programa del Fondo Rowe ofrece ayuda financiera para estudios en los Estados Unidos

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  “Centro Abreu” Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Poker Face/All In Exhibit

   Eastern Santo Domingo, July 26, 2018 – The “Centro Abreu,” situated in the eastern section of Santo Domingo, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with the exhibit Poker Face/All In, featuring the work of artist Oscar Abreu.  It will also feature a cultural program that will include conferences and workshops. Beginning Thursday, July 26, Abreu will … Continue reading "“Centro Abreu” Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Poker Face/All In Exhibit"