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• Debut of Soprano of Teatro Orquestal Dominicano Announced

  Debut of Soprano of Teatro Orquestal Dominicano AnnouncedSanto Domingo, June 17, 2014 The fact that she was a blind person was not an obstacle for Janette Márquez to show extraordinary abilities for music and singing since childhood.  The Ministry of Culture will sponsor the concert for the official presentation of soprano vocalist Janette Márquez Valerio, … Continue reading "Debut of Soprano of Teatro Orquestal Dominicano Announced"

• Dominican Wins Prize at the Madrid Book Fair

  Dominican Wins Prize at the Madrid Book FairMadrid, España, June 16, 2014 José Enrique Delmonte Soñé was awarded the Ibero-American Poetry Prize for his set of poems “Once palabras que mueven tu mundo” (Eleven words that move your world). Dominican writer José Enrique Delmonte Soñé was awarded the Ibero-American Poetry Prize, in the context of … Continue reading "Dominican Wins Prize at the Madrid Book Fair"

• Ministry of Culture announces “The Long Night of the Museums Summer Edition”

  Ministry of Culture announces “The Long Night of the Museums Summer Edition”Santo Domingo, June 16, 2014 This installment, to be held next Saturday, June 21st, will focus on music and dance, their evolution and contributions. The Ministry of Culture, through the Vice Ministry of Cultural Heritage, will hold on Saturday, June 21st “The Long Night … Continue reading "Ministry of Culture announces “The Long Night of the Museums Summer Edition”"

• GFDD Short Film Wins the 2nd Place Fan Coral Award at the Reef Renaissance Film Festival Awarded

  GFDD Short Film Wins the 2nd Place Fan Coral Award at the Reef Renaissance Film Festival AwardedNew York, June 10, 2014 Garbage or Resource – A Dominican Republic Experience won the 2nd Place Fan Coral Award in the Documentary Short category at the Reef Renaissance Film Festival last Sunday, June 8th in St. Thomas, Virgin … Continue reading "GFDD Short Film Wins the 2nd Place Fan Coral Award at the Reef Renaissance Film Festival Awarded"

• Editorial Santillana launches new book “The New Dominican Cuisine by The Chef”, Rosa María Gómez

  Editorial Santillana launches new book    “The New Dominican Cuisine by The Chef”, Rosa María GómezSanto Domingo, June 12, 2014 A book that revolutionizes and upgrades the Dominican gastronomy. Editorial Santillana and its brand Aguilar announce the launch of the book The New Dominican Cuisine of The Chef, by Rosa María Gómez. The inauguration will take … Continue reading "Editorial Santillana launches new book “The New Dominican Cuisine by The Chef”, Rosa María Gómez"

• DREFF raises awareness and promotes environmental stewardship

  DREFF raises awareness and promotes environmental stewardshipSanto Domingo, June 10, 2014 In celebration of World Environment Day, and as part of its mission to raise awareness and deepen the understanding of environmental issues, the Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF), a GFDD/FUNGLODE initiative, successfully carried out a series of events between June 6th and 9th. … Continue reading "DREFF raises awareness and promotes environmental stewardship"

• ADOMPRETUR celebrates 5th Press and Tourism Conference in Puerto Plata.

  ADOMPRETUR celebrates 5th Press and Tourism Conference in Puerto Plata.Puerto Plata, June 9, 2014 The Director of Tourism of the Dominican Republic, Francisco Javier Garcia and his endorser in Haiti, Stephanie Balmir Villedroin, will meet at the 5th Press and Tourism Summit of the Dominican Press Association (ADOMPRETUR) to commemorate from the 13th until the … Continue reading "ADOMPRETUR celebrates 5th Press and Tourism Conference in Puerto Plata."

• The Ministry of Culture awards master Ramon Oviedo with the National Award of the Visual Arts 2013

  The Ministry of Culture awards master Ramon Oviedo with the National Award of the Visual Arts 2013Santo Domingo, June 6, 2014 The artist was chosen for his “permanent commitment to the Dominican visual creation, having created many great national pieces of visual art” The Ministry of Culture (MINC) announced and signed the act unanimously declaring … Continue reading "The Ministry of Culture awards master Ramon Oviedo with the National Award of the Visual Arts 2013"

• (Versión en español) Ministro de Cultura y artesanos discuten crear la Plaza Artesanal en la Zona Colonial

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• Baseball Legends will participate in the event “Jazz Under the Stars”

  Baseball Legends will participate in the event “Jazz Under the Stars”Santo Domingo, June 5, 2014 Cesarín Gerónimo will host Marichal, Alou, Soto and Landestoy – promoting education for young atheletes. Dominican Baseball Legends, among these Juan Marichal, César Gerónimo, Rafael Landestoy, Jesús Alou y Mario Melvyn Soto will be present to show their support for … Continue reading "Baseball Legends will participate in the event “Jazz Under the Stars”"