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• The National Symphony Orchestra will offer the concert "1812 Overture" in Fortaleza, Santo Domingo

  The National Symphony Orchestra will offer the concert “1812 Overture” in Fortaleza, Santo DomingoSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic March 3, 2012 OnWednesday, March 14, the Ministry of Culture will present the Great Symphonic Extravaganza”1812 Overture” by the immortal Russian composer Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky, tocommemoratethe 168 anniversary of our National Independence. The performance will also feature a … Continue reading "The National Symphony Orchestra will offer the concert “1812 Overture” in Fortaleza, Santo Domingo"

• Introduction of the children’s book "El Último AON"

  Introduction of the children’s book “El Último AON”Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicMarch 3, 2012 We are pleased to invite you to the introduction of the children’s book “El Último AON” by Emelda Ramos, with illustrations by Adela Dore. MarcioVelozMaggiolo will be in charge of making the presentation. We hope to see you there on Tuesday, March6, 2012, from … Continue reading "Introduction of the children’s book “El Último AON”"

• Program of Activities for March, 2012

  Program of Activities for March, 2012Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, March 3, 2012 Opening of Exhibits  Wednesday the 7thOpening of the Individual Paint Exhibit “The Love of the Poet”Artist: Daniel BotteroTime: 7:00 P.M. Venue: MAM, First floorOpening Tuesday the 13th Opening of the Collective Exhibit: Bajo mi sombrilla (Under my umbrela)Artists: Pascal Meccariello, Citlally Miranda, Leticia Ceballos, Mabel … Continue reading "Program of Activities for March, 2012"

• Alfaguara Infantil presents ‘El último aon’ (The last aon) by Emelda Ramos

• MINERD defends government’s investment in Education

  MINERD defends government’s investment in EducationSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic,March 2, 2012 The Ministry of Education (MINERD)’sDeputy Minister for Planning and Development, Eng. Víctor Sánchez, stated that elementary school teachers’ salaries increased from 5,720 pesos to 14,758 pesos in the period from 2004 to 2011, which is equivalent to an increase of 161%. According to Sánchez, … Continue reading "MINERD defends government’s investment in Education"

• Teachers Recognized With The “Ercilia Pepín” Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching

  Teachers Recognized With The “Ercilia Pepín” Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, March 2, 2012 The award recognizes the efforts of men and women dedicated to teaching. On this occasion, Fatima Silié de la Rosa was recognized in the category “Efficiency in Classroom Work;” Santa Emilia Peña García for “Best Aptitude … Continue reading "Teachers Recognized With The “Ercilia Pepín” Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching"

• "The Love of the Poet" Expo by Daniel Bottero

  “The Love of the Poet” Expo by Daniel BotteroSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic, March 1st, 2012 The Museum of Modern Art (MAM for its acronym in Spanish)will open the solo painting exhibition”The Love of the Poet”, by Argentinean artistDaniel Bottero, on Wednesday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m.The exhibition will take place at the MAM, first floor. … Continue reading "”The Love of the Poet” Expo by Daniel Bottero"

• (Versión en español) Este domingo será el Gran Desfile Nacional de Carnaval en el Malecón

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• A Community Technology Center Opened in Hato Mayor

  A Community Technology Center Opened in Hato MayorYerba Buena, Hato Mayor, Dominican Republic, March 1, 2012 Altagracia Suriel reported that in the five centers that have been installed in different municipalities within the province, some 700 people have received basic literacy and over 12,000 have been trained in different topics. The Office of the First … Continue reading "A Community Technology Center Opened in Hato Mayor"

• Museum of Modern Art Extends Exhibitions

  Museum of Modern Art Extends ExhibitionsSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic  2/27/2012 The Museum of Modern Art decided to extend the one-person shows of  Raúl Morilla´s “Ensimismado” and José Rincón Mora´s “Retrospective” due to their overwhelming success. Raúl Morilla´s video installation, “Ensimismado” in which the artist presents a proposal that evokes individualism, alienation and the egotism in … Continue reading "Museum of Modern Art Extends Exhibitions"