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  Ministry of Culture Announces Contest to Design International Book Fair 2019 Poster

  Santo Domingo, December 12, 2018 – The Ministry of Culture, through its Book and Reading and Book Fair Directorates announced the opening of the contest to design the 22nd International Santo Domingo Book Fair 2019 poster. According to the announcement, the contest is open to students and professionals under 35 years of age who work … Continue reading "Ministry of Culture Announces Contest to Design International Book Fair 2019 Poster"
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  (Versión en español) 4ta Muestra Nacional de Cine 2018

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  The Ministry of Culture Announces the “Long Night of Museums” Annual Event Featuring a Special Christmas Program

  Santo Domingo, December 10, 2018 – Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone will once again open its doors to one of the city’s most popular events: “The Long Night of Museums, a Christmas Version.” This year, event organizers will present a special concert in honor of the Merengue, the country’s national dance, titled “The Merengue, Cultural Patrimony … Continue reading "The Ministry of Culture Announces the “Long Night of Museums” Annual Event Featuring a Special Christmas Program"
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  Ministry of Culture Opens 10th International Santo Domingo Theater Festival 2018

  Santo Domingo, December 7, 2018 – Minister of Culture Eduardo Selman formally inaugurated the 10th International Santo Domingo Theater Festival, an event that will feature 24 national and international theater groups. In total, some 55 theater-related events will be presented in the country’s National District, as well as in the cities of Santiago, Azua and … Continue reading "Ministry of Culture Opens 10th International Santo Domingo Theater Festival 2018"
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  D.R. Tourism Ministry and Local Water Sports Companies Participate Jointly in Top Diving Fair Held in the U.S.

  Bávaro, Punta Cana, December 3, 2018 – For the first time ever the Dominican Ministry of Tourism will participate jointly with the different local aquatic sports companies that operate in the country in the annual fair sponsored by the Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA). The event, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the largest … Continue reading "D.R. Tourism Ministry and Local Water Sports Companies Participate Jointly in Top Diving Fair Held in the U.S."
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  The Dominican Republic Honored by National Geographic Traveler Awards 2018 As “Best Beach Destination”

  Russia, November 30, 2018 – The Dominican Republic was awarded the “National Geographic Traveler Awards 2018” as the “Best Beach Destination” after receiving 31% of the votes issued by the readers of National Geographic Traveler magazine, surpassing Spain and Montenegro. Galina Lyssenko, head of the Office of Tourism Promotion of the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of … Continue reading "The Dominican Republic Honored by National Geographic Traveler Awards 2018 As “Best Beach Destination”"
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  Fifth International Poetry Festival 2018 Concludes in the City of Santiago

  Santiago, November 29, 2018 – The Fifth International Poetry Festival 2018, organized by the Ministry of Culture, successfully concluded on Sunday, November 25, with a special ceremony headed by the Mayor’s Office of Santiago to declare as distinguished guests the international poets that participated in the event, held November 19-25 in honor of deceased Dominican … Continue reading "Fifth International Poetry Festival 2018 Concludes in the City of Santiago"
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  Artforo Presents Book “Contemporary Art in Santo Domingo”

  Santo Domingo, November 27, 2018 – Art critic and curator Amable López Meléndez will formally present his book “Contemporary Art in Santo Domingo (non-official translation) on Monday, December 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Santo Domingo’s Palace of Fine Arts. The book amply discusses the “scope, precision and strength” of the artistic production and careers of … Continue reading "Artforo Presents Book “Contemporary Art in Santo Domingo”"
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  The Dominican Republic and United Arab Emirates Sign Cultural Cooperation Agreement

  Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2018 – Dominican Minister of Culture, Architect Eduardo Selman, participated in the recent official delegation – headed by Foreign Minister Miguel Vargas – that visited the United Arab Emirates where, among other official events, the Minister signed a cooperation agreement with his counterpart, Minister of Culture Nouba Al … Continue reading "The Dominican Republic and United Arab Emirates Sign Cultural Cooperation Agreement"
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  The National Theater Company at Its Finest! “Rosa” to be Presented Twice at Santo Domingo’s National Theater Free of Charge

  Santo Domingo, November 21, 2018 – The Dominican Ministry of Culture is sponsoring the presentation of “Rosa,” by the National Theater Company, to close the National Theater Tour 2018. “Rosa” is a story of love trapped in the web of honor of the Dominican countryside culture. The play, an adaption of “Rosa” by Dominican famed … Continue reading "The National Theater Company at Its Finest! “Rosa” to be Presented Twice at Santo Domingo’s National Theater Free of Charge"