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  Ministry of Culture Honors Founding Father in Border Region Province

   Juan Santiago, Elías Piña, July 23, 2018 – The Ministry of Culture sponsored an event in this municipality of the border region province of Elías Piña, to commemorate the 157th anniversary of the arrest and execution of Dominican patriot Francisco del Rosario Sánchez. The event, co-sponsored by the National Provincial Directorate, was held July 6-7 and … Continue reading "Ministry of Culture Honors Founding Father in Border Region Province"
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   “My Horizon is My Vertical Line:”    In Memory of Dominican Visual Artist Leonardo Sanz

  Santo Domingo, July 24, 2018 – The first exhibit in memoriam, in honor of local artist Leonardo Sanz, titled “My Horizon is My Vertical Line,” consisting of works from the collections of Mario Martínez Fernández, Argenis Vásquez, Fernando Báez Guerrero and Ernestina Medrano Sanz, opened in Shanell Galería de Arte, situated on the second floor … Continue reading " “My Horizon is My Vertical Line:”    In Memory of Dominican Visual Artist Leonardo Sanz"
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  Vice President Recognizes 347 Students Who Participated in the “Professor Juan Bosch Eighth Reading Olympics”

  Santo Domingo, July 20, 2018 – The Vice President of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Margarita Cedeño, and the Dominican Children and Youth Library (BIJRD) headed a special event this past Wednesday to honor the winners of the “Professor Juan Bosch Eighth Reading Olympics”, an initiative sponsored by the Office of the Vice President. In what … Continue reading "Vice President Recognizes 347 Students Who Participated in the “Professor Juan Bosch Eighth Reading Olympics”"
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  Dominican Theater Group “Teatro Orquestal Dominicano” Will Celebrate its Fifth Anniversary with a Special Presentation

  Santo Domingo, July 18, 2018 – The “Teatro Orquestal Dominicano (TODO),” a theater group that features 170 children, youth and adults with various physical and mental challenges will celebrate its fifth anniversary with the play “Pirámide 179,” written by renowned Dominican playwright Máximo Avilés Blonda. The special free presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, July 25, in … Continue reading "Dominican Theater Group “Teatro Orquestal Dominicano” Will Celebrate its Fifth Anniversary with a Special Presentation"
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  Waddy Jáquez Will Feature his Film “La Barbería’ in New York’s Lincoln Center

  Dominican film director Waddy Jáquez, and cast members of “La Barbería,” will participate in a special feature presentation of the film in the U.S. Santo Domingo, July 17, 2018 – Film director Waddy Jáquez will feature his first film “La Barbería” [The Barber Shop] in Lincoln Center of the city of New York next July … Continue reading "Waddy Jáquez Will Feature his Film “La Barbería’ in New York’s Lincoln Center"
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  Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in the call to select the most innovative startups in our region!

  YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO APPLY! We seek solutions that improve lives in the following categories: Industrial Design: Sustainable fashion, smart clothes, urban art, wearable technology. Multimedia: Videogames, digital content, audiovisual content, publishing, music. New Technologies: 3D printing, blockchain, internet of things, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, augmented or virtual reality. Export of creative services. … Continue reading "Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in the call to select the most innovative startups in our region!"
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  Recital “Koribe Colonial 2018” Now in Colonial Zone’s Main Museums

  Santo Domingo, July 13, 2018 – The Ministry of Culture’s “Cámara Koribe” presented impressive recitals titled “Koribe Colonial 2018,” in some of Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone’s most important museums, parks and plazas. Dozens of visitors attended the historic zone to enjoy the concerts, directed by musical director Nadia Nicola. Choir members, all dressed in white literally … Continue reading "Recital “Koribe Colonial 2018” Now in Colonial Zone’s Main Museums"
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  Dominican Founding Father’s Wax Museum Highlights Key Moments of his Life and Works

  Santo Domingo, July 12, 2018 – The Juan Pablo Duarte Wax Museum is a visual testimony of the life, vision and commitment of the Dominican Republic’s founding father and the contributions he made to free the country from foreign powers. Minister of Culture, architect Eduardo Selman, last Friday visited the historical Museum to learn more … Continue reading "Dominican Founding Father’s Wax Museum Highlights Key Moments of his Life and Works"
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  National Institute for Teacher Training (INAFOCAM) Opens Contest to Write Organization’s Anthem

  Santo Domingo, July 11, 2018 – The National Institute for Teaching Training has announced to both teachers and students of the Dominican public school system and local universities the contest “Write the Letters to the INAFOCAM Anthem,” and encourages all to participate in this initiative. The INAFOCAM staff can also participate in the contest, whose … Continue reading "National Institute for Teacher Training (INAFOCAM) Opens Contest to Write Organization’s Anthem"
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  Opportunities for Medical Dental Tourism in the D.R.

  This medical sector is also known as dental tourism.  It is a subsector of the country’s health tourism, an industry that continues to grow at a fast and healthy rate in the Dominican Republic. Santo Domingo, July 10, 2018 – The Dominican Republic is an attractive tourism destination which continues to position itself in the … Continue reading "Opportunities for Medical Dental Tourism in the D.R."