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  Ministry of Tourism Presents Guide-Catalog on Sustainable Tourism Community Experiences

  Punta Cana, March 26, 2019 – The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Tourism, along with other organizations working on the Sustainable Community Tourism Project, presented the first edition of the catalog “Sustainable Tourism Community Experiences” during the country’s most important tourism fair. The catalogue was formally presented during the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange event – DATE … Continue reading "Ministry of Tourism Presents Guide-Catalog on Sustainable Tourism Community Experiences"
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  Ministry of Education and Dominican College of Journalists Announce National Journalism Award 2019

  Santo Domingo, March 22, 2019 – The Ministry of Education and the Dominican College of Journalists (CDP) formally announced the opening of the National Journalism Award 2019. The winner will be announced this coming April 5, a date celebrated throughout the world as National Journalism Day. The award ceremony, sponsored by the Ministry, will be … Continue reading "Ministry of Education and Dominican College of Journalists Announce National Journalism Award 2019"
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  The ¨Cry of Women¨ Heard all the Way in Dominican Northwest City of Montecristi

  Montecristi, March 21, 2019 – Under the coordination of Laura Vásquez, Provincial Director of Culture in the northwest province of Montecristi, one of two important events to be celebrated in the Dominican Republic as part of the activities that are held worldwide during the month of March to mark the International Cry of Women Festival … Continue reading "The ¨Cry of Women¨ Heard all the Way in Dominican Northwest City of Montecristi"
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  Treasures of the Taino Culture on Exhibit in Guadeloupe

  The archaeological exhibit begins its international tour. This time from March 16-30 in the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. Guadeloupe, March 19, 2019 – After a successful tour in the city of Santiago, the Dominican Republic’s second largest city, the archaeological exhibit “Treasures of the Taino Culture” has returned to the international circuit by opening in … Continue reading "Treasures of the Taino Culture on Exhibit in Guadeloupe"
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  Children and Youth Library Celebrates Sixth Annual Dominican Film Festival 2019

  Santo Domingo – Films are a powerful cultural tool that allows us to explore the human condition through images and sound. At the same time, films are an unending source of information that helps the viewer develop a critical sense of the history of a particular nation. Convinced of this reality, the Children and Youth … Continue reading "Children and Youth Library Celebrates Sixth Annual Dominican Film Festival 2019"
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  Winners of the XIVth Literary Awards Letters from Abroad

  New York, March 11, 2019 – The jury in charge of the XIV Literary Awards Letters from Abroad will announce the winners in the Poetry, Short Story and Novel categories this Saturday, March 16, 2019, at the Office of the Dominican Commissioner of Culture of the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Culture. The event will begin … Continue reading "Winners of the XIVth Literary Awards Letters from Abroad"
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  (Versión en español) Culmina con éxito el 5to. Foro Gastronómico Dominicano

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  Colorful and Overwhelming Turnout During National Dominican Carnival 2019

  Santo Domingo, March 4, 2019 – Thousands of national and international visitors enjoyed the National Dominican Carnival 2019, where dozens of floats presented their creativity and regional traditions in Santo Domingo’s beautiful seaside drive. The parade began at 3:00 p.m. on George Washington Avenue, the capital city’s seaside drive. The King and Queen of the … Continue reading "Colorful and Overwhelming Turnout During National Dominican Carnival 2019"
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  Dominican Merengue Great Johnny Ventura in Santo Domingo’s Olympic Center with More than 100 Reasons to Celebrate

  Santo Domingo, February 28, 2019 – On June 1, Dominican merengue-music legend Johnny Ventura will bring his legendary music to Santo Domingo’s Olympic Stadium. According to the artist, the concert will give his fans more than 100 reasons to celebrate. Ventura – known locally as “The Old Horse” – will celebrate his 79th birthday on … Continue reading "Dominican Merengue Great Johnny Ventura in Santo Domingo’s Olympic Center with More than 100 Reasons to Celebrate"
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  Third Annual Jazz Nights at Acrópolis Center Now in March

  Santo Domingo, February 26, 2019 – For a third consecutive year one of Santo Domingo’s most important shopping centers, Acrópolis Center, and the organization Jazz en Dominicana will open, on Wednesday, March 6, its much awaited weekly live jazz festival known as ¨Jazz Nights at Acrópolis.¨ The festival is the only one of its kind … Continue reading "Third Annual Jazz Nights at Acrópolis Center Now in March"