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• Countdown to DREFF 2015 is on!

  Countdown to DREFF 2015 is on! Santo Domingo, July 22 2015 The webpage for the fifth edition of the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival is up and running in English and Spanish, just in time to start learning everything you need to know about this year’s films, international guests, panels, workshops, as well as community … Continue reading "Countdown to DREFF 2015 is on!"

• The Impact of Climate Change on the Caribbean Tourism Industry Will Be Analyzed

  The Impact of Climate Change on the Caribbean Tourism Industry Will Be Analyzed Punta Cana, July 21 2015 A seminar to study the impact of climate change to which the Caribbean region is vulnerable and to propose the responses that the tourism industry should offer to address this problem will be held in the country … Continue reading "The Impact of Climate Change on the Caribbean Tourism Industry Will Be Analyzed"

• Elsa Núñez Was Presented the National Visual Arts Award 2014

  Elsa Núñez Was Presented the National Visual Arts Award 2014 Santo Domingo, July 20 2015 The Ministry of Culture (MINC) presented the National Visual Arts Award corresponding to 2014 to visual artist Elsa Núñez, for being an emblematic example of modernity, and for having an outstanding production and significant international experience. The ceremony was held … Continue reading "Elsa Núñez Was Presented the National Visual Arts Award 2014"

• Culture Will Offer a Concert to Mark the Anniversary of the Birth of Dominican Maestro and Composer Juan Lockward

  Culture Will Offer a Concert to Mark the Anniversary of the Birth of Dominican Maestro and Composer Juan Lockward Santo Domingo, July 21 2015 The Ministry of Culture (MINC) will offer an unforgettable concert in posthumous tribute to Dominican composer and musician Juan Lockward. The concert is scheduled for July 24 at 7:00 pm, in … Continue reading "Culture Will Offer a Concert to Mark the Anniversary of the Birth of Dominican Maestro and Composer Juan Lockward"

• The Indotel Cultural Center Presents “Friday Live”

  The Indotel Cultural Center Presents “Friday Live” Sosúa, Puerto Plata, July 9, 2015 Historical figures of the national and international communications are will come to life during the “Friday Live,” a celebration of the telecommunications’ memory and identity, to mark the fourth anniversary of the Telecommunications Cultural Center (CCT) of the Dominican Institute of Telecommunications … Continue reading "The Indotel Cultural Center Presents “Friday Live”"

• (Versión en español) Festival Internacional de Cine Infantil arriba a su 10 años

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• (Versión en español) Cultura auspicia conciertos Coro Juvenil de las Bahamas, Koribe y Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional Juvenil

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• Culture Ministry to Launch Third National Call for Cultural Projects

  Culture Ministry to Launch Third National Call for Cultural Projects Sosúa, Puerto Plata, July 9, 2015 The Ministry of Culture (MINC in Spanish) announced that this coming Tuesday July 14th will be the launch of the Third National Call for Cultural Projects, 2015. The ceremony for the opening of the Third National Call for Cultural … Continue reading "Culture Ministry to Launch Third National Call for Cultural Projects"

• Second Day of Cleaning Up Sosua’s Coral & Diving Areas

  Second Day of Cleaning Up Sosua’s Coral & Diving Areas Sosúa, Puerto Plata, July 9, 2015 The diving schools of Sosúa joined together in their second day of cleaning up the dive sites along Sosúa Beach, as part of an initiative recommended by Canadian diver, Bill Passmore. The first Monday of each month, participating groups … Continue reading "Second Day of Cleaning Up Sosua’s Coral & Diving Areas"

• Puerto Plata and Santo Domingo are being Promoted in Mexico as MICE, Gastronomical and Cultural Tourist Destinations

  Puerto Plata and Santo Domingo are being Promoted in Mexico as MICE, Gastronomical and Cultural Tourist Destinations Puerto Plata, July 8, 2015 The Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic, through its Tourism Promotion Office (OPT in Spanish) in Mexico along with the Detouroper Wholesale Tour Operator, conducted MICE seminars and a gastronomic and cultural … Continue reading "Puerto Plata and Santo Domingo are being Promoted in Mexico as MICE, Gastronomical and Cultural Tourist Destinations"