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  Third Annual Wlines 6K Challenge to Benefit Reforestation Efforts of the Yásica River Basin

  Puerto Plata, April 12, 2018 – With this year’s theme – “Be a Hero: Save the Planet -” the Foundation for the Development of the Town of Pedro García (HIADPG) – situated in the north coast province of Santiago, the country’s second largest city – jointly with the program “Generating Clean Water” and Wlines are … Continue reading "Third Annual Wlines 6K Challenge to Benefit Reforestation Efforts of the Yásica River Basin"
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  DR Wins First Place Award on Connectivity Issued by Financial Times FDI Magazine

  Santo Domingo, April 9, 2018 – The Dominican Republic continues to show positive results in the areas of economic growth and foreign investment, specifically in the tourism industry where the latest numbers indicate that 48% of direct total foreign investment went to the sector and that more than eight thousand hotel rooms were built in … Continue reading "DR Wins First Place Award on Connectivity Issued by Financial Times FDI Magazine"
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  “Dominican Gastronomy is Generating its Own Literary and Journalistic Space”

  Santo Domingo, April 6, 2018 – Elaine Hernández Pión, Foodblogger and gastronomic journalist, recently stated that the “participation of Dominican gastronomy in media outlets is clearly visible in journalistic and literary spaces due to its growing popularity.” And, this trend is clearly evident with the publication of new food guides, magazines and newspaper and digital … Continue reading "“Dominican Gastronomy is Generating its Own Literary and Journalistic Space”"
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  Television Program “MasterChef” Debuts in the D.R. with “Flavors of the Caribbean”

  Santo Domingo, April 4, 2018 – On Tuesday, Endemol Shine and Alton River officially presented their internationally renowned television MasterChef and what will be its first program dedicated to the Caribbean. The first program will be titled MASTERCHEF Dominican Republic: “Flavors of the Caribbean.” Some 250 invitees gathered at the Hard Rock Live in Santo … Continue reading "Television Program “MasterChef” Debuts in the D.R. with “Flavors of the Caribbean”"
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  Seventh Annual International Jazz Day Scheduled for April 30

  Santo Domingo, April 2, 2018 – In November 2011 the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day with the goal of highlighting the importance of this musical genre and the important diplomatic role it plays in bringing together people from all over the world to promote … Continue reading "Seventh Annual International Jazz Day Scheduled for April 30"
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  University of Hamburg Orchestra Delights Audience With Concert at Santiago’s Main Theatre

  Santiago de los Caballeros, March 23, 2018 – The University of Hamburg Orchestra, during its first to the Dominican Republic, delighted an enthusiastic audience that attended the first of two concerts performed in the country with a wonderful repertoire of musical pieces that honored the concert’s title: “A Symphony of Two Worlds.” The second concert … Continue reading "University of Hamburg Orchestra Delights Audience With Concert at Santiago’s Main Theatre"
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  Historians Juan de la Cruz and Carlos Esteban Deive Receive 2017 Annual History Award

  Santo Domingo, March 20, 2018 – Historian Juan de la Cruz Vidal was awarded the prestigious José Gabriel García 2017 Annual History Award during a ceremony held at the Pedro Henriquez Urena National Library. At the same time, writer Carlos Esteban Deive, who was represented by his son at the event, Leopoldo Deive Maggiolo, also … Continue reading "Historians Juan de la Cruz and Carlos Esteban Deive Receive 2017 Annual History Award"
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  Dominican Film Debuts in London

  London, March 19, 2018 – The latest film produced and directed by Dominican filmmaker José Enrique Pintor (Pinky), titled Mañana no te olvides (unofficial title: “Don’t Forget Tomorrow”) was presented at Bolivar Hall in London to commemorate the 174th anniversary of Dominican Independence. The film was presented as part of the National Independence Day program … Continue reading "Dominican Film Debuts in London"

• (Versión en español) Biblioteca Infantil y Juvenil celebra V Muestra de Cine Dominicano 

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  15th Annual International Book Fair of Dominican Women Writers

  New York, March 15, 2018 – The 15th Annual International Fair of Dominican Women Writers in the United States will be dedicated this year to four distinguished writers representing the Dominican diaspora. The event will be held March 23-25 at the offices of the Dominican Commissioner of Culture in the United States, of the Dominican … Continue reading "15th Annual International Book Fair of Dominican Women Writers"