The week before Easter is called “Semana Santa” in the Dominican Republic. Dominicans like to celebrate that week with family and friends. Schools are closed, parents take a week off[…]
Casa del Cordón, a historic site in Santo Domingo, now hosts a museum celebrating pre-Hispanic culture. It focuses on the Taíno people and earlier indigenous groups. The exhibit, supported by[…]
How do Dominicans celebrate the change of the year? Celebrating New Year’s Eve is about doing things to attract good luck for the New Year – besides dancing and enjoying[…]
In addition to beaches and sunshine, the Dominican Republic is famous for Merengue, Bachata, and Baseball. But who are these Dominican celebrities who have brought international fame to the country?[…]
Athlete sprinter Marileidy Paulino is the first Dominican woman to win an Olympic gold medal. At the Paris Olympics, she achieved what no Dominican woman had done before—she captured the[…]
He’s back! On 24 August, Salsa artist Marc Anthony will perform in Santo Domingo. He presents his new “History Tour” to his fans in the Dominican Republic at the Félix[…]
May 5th is “Día Nacional del Árbol”, National Tree Day in the Dominican Republic. Join our initiative and plant a tree: If you order the IIC Spanish Course Brochure during[…]
More flights will come to the Dominican Republic this 2024. During the ITB Berlin trade show in Berlin, Germany, Dominican Tourism Minister David Collado met with airline executives from Germany[…]
Save the date: This year’s ADN Bachata World Festival 2023 will take place in the Dominican Republic from November 16 to 20. Expect four days of celebration with live music,[…]
On Sunday, August 13, New York City has celebrated its 41st National Dominican Day Parade. This year’s Dominican Day Parade welcomed a special visitor. Read more about what makes Dominican[…]