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• IX International Children's Film Festival Santo Domingo 2014

  IX International Children’s Film Festival Santo Domingo 2014Santo Domingo, República Dominicana July 29, 2014 The Vice President of the Republic and the Dominican Republic Children and Youth Library (BIJRD) held the IX International Children’s Film Festival Santo Domingo 2014, from 24 to 30 July.

• "Ramón Oviedo, El Triunfo del Espíritu" Opens at the MAM

  “Ramón Oviedo, El Triunfo del Espíritu” Opens at the MAMSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 25th, 2014 The Ministry of Culture and Mario Martínez Fernández, in coordination with the Museum of Modern Art (MAM), opened the exhibition “Ramón Oviedo, El Triunfo del  Espíritu”(Ramón Oviedo, The Triumph of the Spirit”), as an institutional initiative focused on the … Continue reading "”Ramón Oviedo, El Triunfo del Espíritu” Opens at the MAM"

• Israeli Filmmaker Visits Community Technology Center of Villa Mella

  Israeli Filmmaker Visits Community Technology Center of Villa MellaSanto Domingo Norte, Dominican Republic, July 29th, 2014 The Community Technology Center of Villa Mella (CTC VILLA MELLA), held a forum titled: “How to make a Good Short Film for Children” presented by renowned filmmaker and writer Itai Lev, where he shared his ideas, experiences and techniques … Continue reading "Israeli Filmmaker Visits Community Technology Center of Villa Mella"

• (Versión en español) ConferenciaArquitectura Contemporánea del Gran Caribe

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• Plastic artists Guillo Pérez and Soucy de Pellerano were recognized posthumously

  Plastic artists Guillo Pérez and Soucy de Pellerano were recognized posthumouslySanto Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 24th 2014 The Ministry of Culture (MINC) presented the families of artists Soucy de Pellerano and Guillo Pérez the Posthumous National Award for Plastic Arts, corresponding to the year 2013. This is the highest recognition granted by the Dominican government … Continue reading "Plastic artists Guillo Pérez and Soucy de Pellerano were recognized posthumously"

• (Versión en español) El Ministerio de Cultura de la República Dominicana realiza programa sobre la afrodescendencia

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• "Anthology of the Latin American Song" at the Alcázar de Colón

  “Anthology of the Latin American Song” at the Alcázar de ColónSanto Domingo, July 22th, 2014 The Ministry of Culture, the Alcázar de ColónMuseum and opera singer Fausto Cepeda,will present this Thursday, July 24th, the concert titled “Anthology of the Latin American Song”. It will start at 8:00 pm in the courtyard of Plaza España The … Continue reading "”Anthology of the Latin American Song” at the Alcázar de Colón"

• The film "En mediodel Dolor" receives award at the International Film Festival of New York City

  The film “En mediodel Dolor” receives award at the International Film Festival of New York CityNew York, July 23th, 2014 New York-(Z@D). With the participation of twenty seven countries, the International Film Festival of New York Citywas recently successfully completed. The Dominican film industry was represented at the festival by the film “En Medio del … Continue reading "The film “En mediodel Dolor” receives award at the International Film Festival of New York City"

• Ministry of Culture recognizes legendary singer Frank Cruz

  The Minister of Culture, José Antonio Rodríguez, and Manuel Frías presenta diploma to veteran singer Frank Cruz

• Dominican Republic Jazz Festival Celebrates 18 Years

  Dominican Republic Jazz Festival Celebrates 18 YearsSanto Domingo, July 22th, 2014 Dominican Republic’s largest free cultural event to feature internationally acclaimed artists Bringing Jazz to a diverse crowd of music lovers, comprised of local residents and tourists alike, the 2013 event enjoyed record-breaking attendance with a combined audience of over 10,000 people. The Dominican Republic … Continue reading "Dominican Republic Jazz Festival Celebrates 18 Years"