(Versión en español) Cultura anuncia ganadores del Premio Anual de Historia José Gabriel García 

• Soprano of the Teatro Orquestal Dominicano conquers the public on her debut at the National Theatre

  Soprano of the Teatro Orquestal Dominicano conquers the public on her debut at the National TheatreSanto Domingo, June 28, 2014 As a final note, the universal Dominican song,“Por Amor”, by Maestro Solano, was performed by the artist as a duet with legendary Dominican singer Niní Cáffaro.  The debut of Janette Márquez Valerio, cast member of … Continue reading "Soprano of the Teatro Orquestal Dominicano conquers the public on her debut at the National Theatre"

• The Office of the Vice President and Prosoli support the 2014 Orchestral Residency

  The Office of the Vice President and Prosoli support the 2014 Orchestral ResidencySanto Domingo, June 28, 2014 This activity is a training exercise in which young Dominican musicians from various musical educational backgrounds (including both private and public) will receive international musical training. They will perform in several chamber music concerts, one of which will … Continue reading "The Office of the Vice President and Prosoli support the 2014 Orchestral Residency"

• Culture and Education present awards for the “Dominicanidad” competition

  Culture and Education present awards for the “Dominicanidad” competitionSanto Domingo, June 26, 2014 The ministries of Culture and Education, in coordination with the Narciso González Cultural Center and Regional 15, presented the awards to the winners of the “Concursos por la Dominicanidad” (Competitions on the Dominican national identity). The competitions included the following categories: Poema … Continue reading "Culture and Education present awards for the “Dominicanidad” competition"

• (Versión en español) Nuevo estudio del BID resalta factores de éxito en modelos para proveer vivienda a familias de bajos ingresos

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• Cinema Gala Premier and Forum Will Take Place at the MAM

  Cinema Gala Premier and Forum Will Take Place at the MAMSanto Domingo, June 25, 2014 The Ministry of Culture, the Embassy of the United States, the Museum of Modern Art (MAM) and the General Directorate of Cinema will organize the “Foro Cine Latinoamericano: Necesidades, Apreciación y Visualización” (Latin American Cinema Forum: Needs, Assessment and Display). … Continue reading "Cinema Gala Premier and Forum Will Take Place at the MAM"

• GFDD Attends the 3rd Annual Plasticity Forum

  GFDD Attends the 3rd Annual Plasticity ForumNew York, June 24, 2014 On June 24th, the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) joined the 3rd Annual Plasticity Forum, a one-day event examining the future of plastic, innovations in design and materials, all aimed at preventing plastic from becoming a waste product. The forum, which kicked … Continue reading "GFDD Attends the 3rd Annual Plasticity Forum"

• Culture will Commemorate the 130th Anniversary of the Birth of Pedro Henríquez Ureña this Thursday

  Culture will Commemorate the 130th Anniversary of the Birth of Pedro Henríquez Ureña this ThursdaySanto Domingo, June 25, 2014 The program includes the symposium “Pedro Henríquez Ureña; extranjero en patrias” (Pedro Henriquez Ureña; a foreigner in homelands), by intellectuals Leila Guerriero, from Argentina, and Andrés L. Mateo, from the Dominican Republic. On the occasion of … Continue reading "Culture will Commemorate the 130th Anniversary of the Birth of Pedro Henríquez Ureña this Thursday"

• “The Long Night of the Museums Summer Edition”, an Encounter with the National Identity

  “The Long Night of the Museums Summer Edition”, an Encounter with the National IdentitySanto Domingo, June 23, 2014 This successful event proved that museums are no longer seen as boring places, but as spaces turned into the focus of attention not only of foreign tourists, but also of the local public. Each edition of “The … Continue reading "“The Long Night of the Museums Summer Edition”, an Encounter with the National Identity"

• The film “Al Sur de la Inocencia” (To the South of Innocence) Successfully Kicks Off the Third Dominican Film Festival in New York.

  The film “Al Sur de la Inocencia” (To the South of Innocence) Successfully Kicks Off the Third Dominican Film Festival in New York.Santo Domingo, June 20, 2014 The Third Dominican Film Festival in New York opened with the full support of the Latino community and especially the Dominican community in the Big Apple. Filmmakers, actors, … Continue reading "The film “Al Sur de la Inocencia” (To the South of Innocence) Successfully Kicks Off the Third Dominican Film Festival in New York."

• “A Century of Modern Art in the Dominican Republic”, a selection from the Fernando Báez Guerrero Collection at MAM

  “A Century of Modern Art in the Dominican Republic”, a selection from the Fernando Báez Guerrero Collection at MAMSanto Domingo, June 19, 2014 The Ministry of Culture, in cooperation with the Museum of Modern Art (MAM), will open on June 25th, at 7 pm, the exhibition “Fernando Báez Guerrero Collection / A Century of Modern … Continue reading "“A Century of Modern Art in the Dominican Republic”, a selection from the Fernando Báez Guerrero Collection at MAM"