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  Dominican Embassy in Canada Celebrates National Independence Day and Closes Successful Art Exhibit

  Ottawa, Canada, March 5, 2020 – The Dominican Embassy in Canada hosted a reception in Ottawa’s City Hall to mark the 176th anniversary of Dominican Independence Day. At the same time, the Embassy officially closed an art exhibit “Modern and Contemporary Dominican Art,” sponsored by the Dominican Customs Office’s Cultural Patrimony Foundation. The exhibit opened … Continue reading "Dominican Embassy in Canada Celebrates National Independence Day and Closes Successful Art Exhibit"
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  INTEC University to Celebrate Festival “The Cry of Women”

  This activity, open to the general public, is part of a worldwide chain of events that are taking place to honor women and against gender violence in the Dominican Republic. Santo Domingo, March 3, 2020 – As part of the active program of activities organized by INTEC University – one of the Dominican Republic’s most important … Continue reading "INTEC University to Celebrate Festival “The Cry of Women”"
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  (Versión en español) Cultura entrega Premio Felipe Abreu a cuatro destacados gestores del carnaval dominicano

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  Dominican Cultural Commission in New York City Honors the “Décima,” Popular Poetic Style Used Extensively by Dominican Poets

  New York, March 2, 2020 – The Dominican Cultural Commission in New York City recently honored the poetic style known as the “décima” – a 10 verse eight-syllable poem – widely used by popular poets in the Dominican Republic. This time, the Commission’s Reading Circle in the U.S. honored poet Mariano García, from the north-central … Continue reading "Dominican Cultural Commission in New York City Honors the “Décima,” Popular Poetic Style Used Extensively by Dominican Poets"
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  “Areíto Cultural” Will Honor Espaillat Province at the Dominican Cultural Commission in New York City 

  New York, March 1, 2020 – Under the title “To the Rhythm of my Province” the Dominican cultural organization “Areíto Cultural” honored the Dominican Republic’s Espaillat Province with the co-sponsorship of the Dominican Cultural Commission of New York City. Ms. Miguelina Echevarría, president of the cultural organization, revealed that this is the fourth time the … Continue reading "“Areíto Cultural” Will Honor Espaillat Province at the Dominican Cultural Commission in New York City "
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  Dominican Jazz Expert Presents First Book on Dominican Jazz

  Santo Domingo, February 24, 2020 – After coming in as a second finalist in the Global Blog Awards 2019, Dominican jazz authority Fernando Rodríguez de Mondesert introduced his book Jazz en Dominicana- Serie de entrevistas 2019 (Jazz in the Dominican Republic – Series of Interviews 2019, unofficial translation). The book includes 11 interviews Rodriguez did … Continue reading "Dominican Jazz Expert Presents First Book on Dominican Jazz"
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  Dominican Customs Foundation Exhibits 30 of its Most Outstanding Pieces from its Art Collection in the Canadian Capital

  Ottawa, Canada, February 26, 2020. – The Dominican Embassy in Canada, along with the Cultural Foundation of the Dominican Customs Office and the Ministry of Tourism, opened the exhibit “Modern and Contemporary Dominican Art” in Ottawa’s City Hall. The Dominican Tourism Office in Montreal also contributed to the successful exhibit. The exhibit’s catalog brings a … Continue reading "Dominican Customs Foundation Exhibits 30 of its Most Outstanding Pieces from its Art Collection in the Canadian Capital"
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  (Versión en español) Mirex realiza encuentro con productores de cine de la República Dominicana e Italia

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  More than 1,500 Runners Participated in the 7th Annual Carrefour 10K Marathon

  Santo Domingo, February 19. 2020 – More than 1,500 enthusiastic runners participated in the 7th Annual Carrefour 10K marathon, organized by the French- based company. The marathon was a charity event celebrated to support the Foundation “Friends Against Children’s Cancer” (Facci). The marathon is part of the company’s active social entrepreneurial program. The activity began … Continue reading "More than 1,500 Runners Participated in the 7th Annual Carrefour 10K Marathon"
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  Cirque du Soleil With Another Successful Presentation in Punta Cana, D.R.

  Punta Cana, February 17, 2020 – The internationally famous Cirque du Soleil set up its multi-colored tent on the grounds of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana  on January 31 and its success has been overwhelming. Cirque du Soleil presented its marvelous spectacle for both Dominicans and international visitors, in one of Punta … Continue reading "Cirque du Soleil With Another Successful Presentation in Punta Cana, D.R."