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• “Vibrating in Love”, an Invitation to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

  “Vibrating in Love”, an Invitation to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Santo Domingo, February 5, 2016 As part of the closing of the exhibition “Vibration 7.8” by artist Actúan Rodríguez, the Ministry of Culture, through the Museum of Modern Art offers a guided visit and discussion titled “Vibrating in Love” Thursday, February 11, at 7pm in the … Continue reading "“Vibrating in Love”, an Invitation to Celebrate Valentine’s Day"

• (Versión en español) Santo Domingo apuesta a su oferta para la recreación familiar

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• An Exhibition Dedicated to Contemporary Cinema in the Netherlands

  An Exhibition Dedicated to Contemporary Cinema in the Netherlands Santo Domingo, February 3, 2016 The Dominican Republic Film Commission, through its Dominican Cinematheque, and in collaboration with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, presents the film cycle “Netherlands: contemporary cinema”, an exhibition that will offer the public works representing the dynamic spirit of … Continue reading "An Exhibition Dedicated to Contemporary Cinema in the Netherlands"

• Peruvian Author Mario Vargas Llosa, Winner of the International Pedro Henríquez Ureña Award 2016

  Peruvian Author Mario Vargas Llosa, Winner of the International Pedro Henríquez Ureña Award 2016 Santo Domingo, February 2, 2016 The announcement was made during a press conference at the Ministry of Culture headquarters, headed by Minister José Antonio Rodríguez and the Commissioner of the prize Franco Luis O. Brea. The Peruvian author Mario Vargas LLosa … Continue reading "Peruvian Author Mario Vargas Llosa, Winner of the International Pedro Henríquez Ureña Award 2016"

• Making Dominicans Proud: GFDD/Funglode’s ALL THINGS DOMINICAN/LO DOMINICANO book launch in Santo Domingo

  Making Dominicans Proud: GFDD/Funglode’s ALL THINGS DOMINICAN/LO DOMINICANO book launch in Santo Domingo Santo Domingo, February 2, 2016 Global Foundation for Democracy and Development and its sister institution Funglode will launch their newest publication, ALL THINGS DOMINICAN/LO DOMINICANO, February 18th at Librería Cuesta in Santo Domingo. All Things Dominican is a bilingual (Spanish and English) … Continue reading "Making Dominicans Proud: GFDD/Funglode’s ALL THINGS DOMINICAN/LO DOMINICANO book launch in Santo Domingo"

• Tortuga Bay Places First in Punta Cana and Fourth in the Caribbean

  Tortuga Bay Places First in Punta Cana and Fourth in the Caribbean Santo Domingo, February 1, 2016 The luxury hotel Tortuga Bay Punta Cana Resort & Club placed first among the best rated hotels in Punta Cana, and fourth in the Caribbean, in the ranking published by the prestigious online newspaper US News & World … Continue reading "Tortuga Bay Places First in Punta Cana and Fourth in the Caribbean"

• A Film on Duarte Will Be Screened at the Dominican Commissioner of Culture

  A Film on Duarte Will Be Screened at the Dominican Commissioner of Culture New York, January 29, 2016 The Instituto Duartiano of New York will screen the film “Duarte, traición y gloria,” by filmmaker Leo Silverio, on Saturday, January 30, at the Dominican Commissioner of Culture in the United States, a unit of the Ministry … Continue reading "A Film on Duarte Will Be Screened at the Dominican Commissioner of Culture"

• Opening of the Call to UNESCO’s Participation Program 2016-2017

  Opening of the Call to UNESCO’s Participation Program 2016-2017 Santo Domingo, January 27, 2016 The Dominican National Commission for UNESCO (CNDU for its acronym in Spanish), a unit of the Ministry of Culture, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, announced the opening of the National Call for the presentation of project proposals … Continue reading "Opening of the Call to UNESCO’s Participation Program 2016-2017"

• (Versión en español) Cultura anuncia la XIV Feria Nacional de Artesanía (FENART)

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• Tourism Announces Agreement with Iberia and the Launching of the Pedernales Destination at Fitur

  Tourism Announces Agreement with Iberia and the Launching of the Pedernales Destination at Fitur Madrid, Spain, January 20, 2016 The Dominican Republic began its participation in Fitur with a firm foothold. The country announced that in 2015 it had received a record number of visitors, 5.6 million; that it is getting ready to reach 10 … Continue reading "Tourism Announces Agreement with Iberia and the Launching of the Pedernales Destination at Fitur"