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• National Visual Arts School Inaugurates “Decisive Landscapes, Didactic Exhibition”

  National Visual Arts School Inaugurates “Decisive Landscapes, Didactic Exhibition” The Ministry of Culture’s National Visual Arts School inaugurated its painting show “Decisive Landscapes, Didactic Exhibition” made up of the work of former the institutions former students. The exhibition contains 31 large and small paintings in oil and acrylic on canvas. The show’s 19 participants include … Continue reading "National Visual Arts School Inaugurates “Decisive Landscapes, Didactic Exhibition”"

• (Versión en español) Nuevo Cine Alemán: tras la caida del Muro de Berlín

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• Environment Ministry Celebrates World Wetlands Day in Laguna Manatí

  Environment Ministry Celebrates World Wetlands Day in Laguna Manatí The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources on Sunday kicked off the beginning of “Wetlands Week” with a tour around Laguna Manatí, the nucleus of Wetlands National Park of Ozama in La Victoria. This effort is of strategic importance, as part of the Green Belt, in … Continue reading "Environment Ministry Celebrates World Wetlands Day in Laguna Manatí"

• Dominican Republic To Be Headquarters for Miss Spain 2009

  Dominican Republic To Be Headquarters for Miss Spain 2009 The Dominican Republic has been chosen by the Miss Spain organization to be the site of the beauty contest to be held this coming May.  Last year the beaches of Boca Chica served as the photographic scene for the Miss Spain 2008 candidates from which Patricia … Continue reading "Dominican Republic To Be Headquarters for Miss Spain 2009"

• Soraya Abu Naba'a to Present “Collective Individuality” Exhibition on February 11th at the Nader Art Gallery

  Soraya Abu Naba’a to Present “Collective Individuality” Exhibition on February 11th at the Nader Art Gallery This is a collection of work about a theme that is experienced day after day but which has been translated into a surreal world, inhabited by faceless beings and geometric figures that personify human experiences. It is a type … Continue reading "Soraya Abu Naba’a to Present “Collective Individuality” Exhibition on February 11th at the Nader Art Gallery"

• Dominican National Beer and Jazz en Dominicana Present Rafelito Mirabal and El Prodigio in Concert

  Dominican National Beer and Jazz en Dominicana Present Rafelito Mirabal and El Prodigio in Concert Dominican National Beer and Jazz en Dominicana are bringing two great rhythms, jazz and merengue, to the same stage for a special concert. Jazz and traditional merengue mix together to create an attractive and innovative musical proposal and we are … Continue reading "Dominican National Beer and Jazz en Dominicana Present Rafelito Mirabal and El Prodigio in Concert"

• Environment Ministry to Begin Environmental Visits for School Children

  Environment Ministry to Begin Environmental Visits for School Children Students from Barahona, Hato Mayor and La Vega will visit the Botanic Gardens, the Zoo and other institutions in an effort to increase environmental consciousness among school children. Jaime David Fernández Mirabal urged students to protect the environment and natural resources of their schools and communities. … Continue reading "Environment Ministry to Begin Environmental Visits for School Children"

• New Slogan for Dominican Tourism

  New Slogan for Dominican Tourism “The Dominican Republic has it all” is the new slogan just made public by the Ministry of Tourism (SECTUR). With this new slogan the ministry will continue to promote the country on a national and international level as a “mature” tourist destination with potential attractions that go beyond the sun … Continue reading "New Slogan for Dominican Tourism"

• The Dominican Republic is a Consolidated Tourist Destination in the Expansion Mode

  The Dominican Republic is a Consolidated Tourist Destination in the Expansion Mode Francisco Javier García spoke on Tuesday at the 12th Annual Meeting of Latin American Tourism Ministers and Business People as he prepares to represent the DR at Spain’s FITUR gathering in Madrid. The Dominican Republic is currently a “mature” destination and is enriching … Continue reading "The Dominican Republic is a Consolidated Tourist Destination in the Expansion Mode"

• President Fernández To Inaugurate Santo Domingo’s First Metro Line on Thursday

  President Fernández To Inaugurate Santo Domingo’s First Metro Line on Thursday President Leonel Fernández will inaugurate the first complete Metro Line in Santo Domingo. The celebratory act will take place on Thursday at the Heroes Center Station at 5 pm.  Santo Domingo’s first Metro line consists of 16 stations spanning a length of 14.5 kilometers, … Continue reading "President Fernández To Inaugurate Santo Domingo’s First Metro Line on Thursday"