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  Dominican Cuisine Could Attract More Visitors to the Country

  Santo Domingo, June 21, 2018 – Chef Leandro Díaz recently revealed that if Dominican hotels added a greater variety of local cuisine to the menus offered to tourists in the “all inclusive” packages, it would improve the quality of service, strengthen national production, and increase the reasons why people would want to travel to the … Continue reading "Dominican Cuisine Could Attract More Visitors to the Country"
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  Anthony Jefferson With a Special Concert at the Fiesta Sunset Jazz

   Santo Domingo, June 19, 2018 – This Friday, June 22, the popular Fiesta Sunset Jazz – now nearing its ninth season – will feature singer Anthony Jefferson and his “Summertime!!!” concert. The renowned singer, with his special velvet voice, talent and charisma – that he masterfully brands on each of his performances – will include … Continue reading "Anthony Jefferson With a Special Concert at the Fiesta Sunset Jazz"
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  Dominican Congress Names November 22 as “National Larimar Day”

  Santo Domingo, June 20, 2018 – The Dominican National Congress recently declared November 22 as “National Larimar Day” by issuing Law 17-18.  The date was chosen to mark the special day when in 1916 Catholic priest Miguel Domingo Fuertes discovered the first Larimar stone in the southwest province of Barahona. The Larimar stone is a … Continue reading "Dominican Congress Names November 22 as “National Larimar Day”"
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  Minister of Culture Announces Celebration in October of the XIth Book Fair in New York 2018

  Minister Eduardo Selman announced that the Ministry will provide full support to all activities carried out by the Dominican Commission of Culture in the United State, organizers of the event. New York, June 18, 2018 – Minister of Culture, architect Eduardo Selman, announced this past Friday that the XIth Dominican Book Fair in New York … Continue reading "Minister of Culture Announces Celebration in October of the XIth Book Fair in New York 2018"
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  Ministry of Culture Announces “X International Theater Festival Santo Domingo 2018;” Calls on Groups and Theatre Companies to Participate

  Santo Domingo, June 15, 2018 – The Ministry of Culture, through the Theatre Festival Directorate, officially calls on national groups and theatre companies to present their proposals to participate in the “X International Santo Domingo Theatre Festival 2018”, scheduled from December 6-16 of this year. The call is made to professional groups with more than five … Continue reading "Ministry of Culture Announces “X International Theater Festival Santo Domingo 2018;” Calls on Groups and Theatre Companies to Participate"
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  “Teatro Chiquito” 2018 Announces the Opening of its 11th Season

  Santo Domingo, June 14, 2018 – The Teatro Guloya announces the celebration of the eleventh season of its “Teatro Chiquito” 2018.  The well-known theater company invites the general public, and most especially families, to enjoy this year’s season, which will be held from June 9 through July 29.  All presentations will take place at the … Continue reading "“Teatro Chiquito” 2018 Announces the Opening of its 11th Season"
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  Office of the Vice President Will Sponsor International Seminar on Digital Communication

  Santo Domingo, June 13, 2018 – In the age of the digital revolution, organizations need innovative ideas and strategies to bring their messages to various sectors.  It is within this context that the Office of the Vice President will sponsor an International Seminar on Digital Communication with the participation of experts from Latin America and … Continue reading "Office of the Vice President Will Sponsor International Seminar on Digital Communication"
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  Vice President Presents Awards to Winners of Fifth “Literary Bottles” Art Contest

  The works of the winners will be exhibited during the month of June at the “Galeria 360” Mall  Santo Domingo, June 11, 2018 – Vice President Margarita Cedeño, at an event coordinated by the Children and Youth Library of the Dominican Republic (BIJRD) – and sponsored by Bepensa Dominicana and Coca-Cola – presented the awards … Continue reading "Vice President Presents Awards to Winners of Fifth “Literary Bottles” Art Contest"
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  Coffee: The Link Between Gastronomy and Creative Writing

  Santo Domingo, June 9, 2018 – Coffee cupping, fusion with unusual tapas and creative writing all came together recently for the first time under the title Tell Me a Story with the Flavor of Coffee. The objective of the event, held June 2 in the Mamey Librería, is to bring together – under the same … Continue reading "Coffee: The Link Between Gastronomy and Creative Writing"
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  Office of the Vice President Announces 8th Reading Olympics in Honor of Professor Juan Bosch

  Santo Domingo, June 8, 2018 – The Office of the Vice President, through the Children and Youth Library of the Dominican Republic (BIJRD), announces the opening of the Reading Olympics 2018 in honor of Professor Juan Bosch. Registration deadline is June 29, 2018. The initiative, sponsored by Vice President Dr. Margarita Cedeño, has as its … Continue reading "Office of the Vice President Announces 8th Reading Olympics in Honor of Professor Juan Bosch"