Introduction to the Culture of the Dominican Republic ¡Bienvenidos a la Republica Dominicana! Home to nearly 10 million people‚ with 1 million living in its capital‚ Santo Domingo‚ the Spanish-speaking Dominican Republic is the second largest Caribbean nation. It shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti‚ and lies 947 miles from the state of Florida. It is a popular tourist destination‚ and is in fact is the most popular in the Caribbean. But beyond the tourism and attractions‚ there are millions
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Dominican Republic is the second largest and most diverse Caribbean country‚ situated just two hours south of Miami‚ less than four hours from New York and eight hours from most European cities. Known for our warm and hospitable people‚ Dominican Republic is a destination like no other‚ featuring astounding nature‚ intriguing history and rich culture. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the north and the Caribbean Sea on the south‚ our lush tropical island paradise boasts nearly 1‚000 miles (1‚609
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to gain its own independence in 1821 but was conquered and ruled by the Haitians for 22 years; it finally attained independence as the Dominican Republic in 1844 Music * The music of the Dominican Republic is known primarily for merengue‚ though bachata‚ salsa and other forms are also popular. * Merengue is a musical genre native to the Dominican Republic. * Swift beats from güira or maracas percussion sections‚ and drums such as the tambora. * The accordion is also common‚ and
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democratic consolidation in the Dominican Republic and policy recommendations to fix that issue. Although the Dominican Republic has a relatively good democracy compared to other countries in the region‚ there are still some problems that can affect the country’s governmental stability. The problem I will be discussing in this brief is the growing discrimination against people of Haitian decent in the Dominican. Specifically I will be discussing the recent ruling by the “Dominican Republic’s Constitutional
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Successive waves of Arawak migrants‚ moving northward from the Orinoco delta in South America‚ settled the islands of the Caribbean. Around AD 600‚ the Taíno Indians‚ an Arawak culture‚ arrived on the island‚ displacing the previous inhabitants. They were organized into cacicazgos (chiefdoms)‚ each led by a cacique (chief). The final Arawak migrants‚ the Caribs‚ began moving up the Lesser Antilles in the 12th century‚ and were raiding Taíno villages on the island’s eastern coast by the late sixteenth
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nourishment‚ shelter‚ education‚ and many other factors. A person cannot lead a full life without catering to their needs and interests‚ and living in poverty does not help. Poverty levels affect many people all over the world‚ specifically‚ the Dominican Republic. I recently took a trip there with my mother‚ and‚ during this trip‚ I noticed many dilapidated homes that housed under-nourished families. I feel that these situations do not help people develop successfully or practice all of their beliefs
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In the extent of attempting to conjure a sense of understanding of how nationalism and ethno racial stratification manifested within the Dominican Republic Author Amelia Hintzen delves into the critical examination of the historical components regarding Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo and his imposition of government campaigns against Haitian migrants in the early 20th century. Hintzen posits an unstudied dimension of analysis which includes a failed plan to massively deport Haitians which inevitably
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Population The Dominican Republic is a country rich with beautiful lands and white sandy beaches. It’s west of Jamaica and south of Puerto Rico and occupies two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola. There was a population of 10.4 million in 2013‚ but as of now the population is approximately 10‚652‚135 million. One-tenth of its population resides in the capital city of Santo Domingo. Major Religion The main ethnicity is mulattoes‚ which is a mix of European and Africans. The majority of the people
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I think to myself this is what heaven must be like. There are so many beautiful places in the around the world. So many places to pick and choose from to go on vacation. Hands down the best places I went on vacation had to be the island of Dominican Republic‚ the scenery alone was just breath taking and the people handing me the fruity drinks weren’t too bad either. As soon as you step out of the plane‚ you’re greeted with the sound of live bachata music playing throughout the airport. Then once
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In February of 2013‚ my passion for the people of La Cola‚ Dominican Republic‚ began. The missions coordinator at my church asked me to lead a group of young adults on a mission trip to a remote‚ impoverished community in the Dominican Republic. Being only 23 and having never led a mission trip before‚ I initially felt unprepared for the task; however‚ she noticed my leadership abilities and my passion for helping people. Somehow‚ she convinced me to lead the trip. As I prepared my team for the trip
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