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  12th Dominican Global Film Festival (FCGD) Announces Winners During Closing Ceremony

  The upcoming 13th FCGD Festival will be held from January 29 through February 5, 2020. The Festival will be dedicated to Spain. Santo Domingo, February 7, 2019 – The Peruvian film Wiñaypacha, the first production filmed entirely in the aimara language, won the Best Feature Film debut in the Fiction Category during the 12th Dominican … Continue reading "12th Dominican Global Film Festival (FCGD) Announces Winners During Closing Ceremony"
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  Office of the Vice President Will Celebrate Second Meeting of International Booktubers 2019

  Santo Domingo, February 5, 2019 – Young people who have a passion and interest in reading through the YouTube platform, will now be able to fully enjoy this form of entertainment during the Second International Meeting of International Booktubers 2019, an event organized by the Office of the Vice President of the Republic and the … Continue reading "Office of the Vice President Will Celebrate Second Meeting of International Booktubers 2019"
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  Dominican Ambassador Pedro Vergés Meets With Dominican Students Studying in Canadian Universities

  Ambassador Pedro Vergés recently met with a group of Dominican students who are currently studying in various Canadian universities in the city of Ottawa. This initiative hopes to encourage closer ties between the students and the Dominican Embassy in Canada. The goal is to establish cooperation channels between the students and the diplomatic mission, during … Continue reading "Dominican Ambassador Pedro Vergés Meets With Dominican Students Studying in Canadian Universities"
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  Ministry of Culture Announces 40 Dominican Cities Will Hold Carnival Celebrations

  Santo Domingo, February 1, 2019 – The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Culture recently announced that its Carnival Office has received information from approximately 40 cities from all over the country that are currently giving the final touches to their Carnival celebrations. All scheduled events will take place during February and March. Dominican carnival reaches its … Continue reading "Ministry of Culture Announces 40 Dominican Cities Will Hold Carnival Celebrations"
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  Ministry of Culture Announces Opening of Registration Process for the 22nd Santo Domingo International Book Fair 2019

  Santo Domingo, January 30, 2019 – The Dominican Ministry of Culture, through its Book Fair Directorate, announced the formal opening of the registration process of the 22nd Santo Domingo International Book Fair 2019, where national and international exhibitors will be able to participate in this impressive literary, education and cultural event. Minister of Culture, Architect … Continue reading "Ministry of Culture Announces Opening of Registration Process for the 22nd Santo Domingo International Book Fair 2019"
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  First Time Participation of the Dominican Republic as a Partner Nation in World-Renowned Tourism Fair FITUR 2019

  Madrid, Spain, January 28, 2019 – The Dominican Republic once again had a successful participation in the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) held in the Spanish capital in late January. During the Fair, the country signed important agreements with international airlines, foreign investors and tour operators. At the same time, Dominican officials announced the construction of … Continue reading "First Time Participation of the Dominican Republic as a Partner Nation in World-Renowned Tourism Fair FITUR 2019"
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  OAS Internships - Applications open! Summer Session | Session II – 2019

  (Versión en español) ¿POR QUÉ HACER UNA PASANTÍA EN LA OEA? Porque la Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) es el principal foro político de la región que promueve y apoya la democracia, los derechos humanos, la seguridad y el desarrollo integral en las Américas. La OEA busca prevenir conflictos y brindar estabilidad política, inclusión social y prosperidad en la región a través del diálogo y acciones colectivas.
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  Office of Vice President Opens “Youth Week” Featuring Art Exhibit on Strokes and Ink

  The exhibit will be open for an entire month at the Dr. Margarita Cedeño Exhibit Hall at the Children and Youth Library of the Dominican Republic (BIJRD) Santo Domingo, January 24, 2019 – With the opening of the exhibit “Strokes and Ink,” by artist Guido Eusebio, Vice President Dr. Margarita Cedeño formally opened “Dominican Youth … Continue reading "Office of Vice President Opens “Youth Week” Featuring Art Exhibit on Strokes and Ink"
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  Fiesta Sunset Jazz Opens 2019 Season by Celebrating 10th Year of “Jazz in the Heights” Event

  Santo Domingo, January 25, 2019 – Last December 21 a full house of jazz lovers came together to close the 9th season of the Fiesta Sunset Jazz Festival. Crooner Gustavo de Hostos and his guests delighted the audience in the only space where top jazz is celebrated in the city of Santo Domingo week after … Continue reading "Fiesta Sunset Jazz Opens 2019 Season by Celebrating 10th Year of “Jazz in the Heights” Event"
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  12th Annual Dominican Global Film Festival Continues to Bet on Industry Quality and Announces Participation of Renowned International Guests During this Year’s Event

  Santo Domingo, January 22, 2019 – The 12th annual Dominican Global Film Festival (FCGD), to be held from January 30 to February 6, this year will honor the film industry of the Republic of Korea. More than 80 films, from all over the world, will be presented during the Festival tol highlight the diversity of … Continue reading "12th Annual Dominican Global Film Festival Continues to Bet on Industry Quality and Announces Participation of Renowned International Guests During this Year’s Event"