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• Judge Justo Pedro Castellanos released his book “En la Universidad”

  Judge Justo Pedro Castellanos released his book “En la Universidad”Santo Domingo,March 6, 2014 It features the presentation of the Rector of UNAPEC, Radhamés Mejía, and a foreword by former Minister of Culture José Rafael Lantigua. The event was presided by Monsignor Agripino Núñez Collado. Judge of the Constitutional Court and former Rector of the APEC … Continue reading "Judge Justo Pedro Castellanos released his book “En la Universidad”"

• CCPDE Canada celebrated succeful first children's drawing contest "así es mi país"

  CCPDE Canada celebrated succeful first children’s drawing contest “así es mi país”Santo Domingo,March 6, 2014 On March 2nd, 2014, the Advisory Council for Dominicans in Canada (CCPDE – Consejo Consultivo para los Dominicanos en Canadá), organized the first children’s drawing competition to celebrate a very significant event, the “170th anniversary of the Dominican independence”. The … Continue reading "CCPDE Canada celebrated succeful first children’s drawing contest “así es mi país”"

• IV Anniversary of Fundación Apoyo al Desarrollo de las Bibliotecas Dominicanas (FUNDEBIDO)

  IV Anniversary of Fundación Apoyo al Desarrollo de las Bibliotecas Dominicanas (FUNDEBIDO)Santo Domingo,March 4, 2014 On Friday, February 28th, Fundación Apoyo al Desarrollo de las Biblitecas Dominicanas (FUNDEBIDO – Foundation Support for the Development of the Dominican Libraries) celebrated its IV Anniversary with an event that took place in the Orientation Hall of the Pedro … Continue reading "IV Anniversary of Fundación Apoyo al Desarrollo de las Bibliotecas Dominicanas (FUNDEBIDO)"

• INAFOCAM starts technology teacher training with ITLA and Claro

  INAFOCAM starts technology teacher training with ITLA and ClaroSanto Domingo,March 3, 2014 The National Institute of Teacher Education and Training (INAFOCAM – Instituto Nacional de Formación y Capacitación del Magisterio), recently started two separate teacher training programs with the technical support of the Instituto Tecnológico de las Américas (ITLA – Technological Institute of the Americas) … Continue reading "INAFOCAM starts technology teacher training with ITLA and Claro"

• “El peso y la levedad" in conceptual images by Ángel Ricardo Rivera

  “El peso y la levedad” in conceptual images by Ángel Ricardo RiveraSanto Domingo,March 1, 2014 During a crowded ceremony that took place in the basement of the MAM, the Ministry of Culture, in coordination with the Museum of Modern Art and María del Carmen Ossaye, opened the photo exhibition “El peso y la levedad” (Weight … Continue reading "“El peso y la levedad” in conceptual images by Ángel Ricardo Rivera"

• Ministry of Culture presents award to Nan Chevalier at the III National Contest of Mini Fiction

  Ministry of Culture presents award to Nan Chevalier at the III National Contest of Mini FictionSanto Domingo,March 1, 2014 The award was dedicated to renowned Dominican writer Marcio Veloz Maggiolo, for being a pioneer in the creation of short narratives in the Dominican Republic. Santo Domingo -. Last night, storyteller and poet Nan Chevalier received … Continue reading "Ministry of Culture presents award to Nan Chevalier at the III National Contest of Mini Fiction"

• The Dominican carnival: striking colors and spectacular characters

  The Dominican carnival: striking colors and spectacular charactersSanto Domingo,March 1, 2014 Carnival is the popular festival where the folklore and the splendor that characterizes the Dominican people, since the colonial times, is shown. According to recorded history, the celebration began in the year 1520 in the cities of Santo Domingo and La Vega, and then … Continue reading "The Dominican carnival: striking colors and spectacular characters"

• The "Dr. Héctor Mateo" Award for Excellence in Cardiology Has Been Announced

  The “Dr. Héctor Mateo” Award for Excellence in Cardiology Has Been AnnouncedSanto Domingo,March 1, 2014 The Dominican Cardiology Foundation and the Circle of Alumni of the Dominican Institute of Cardiology (CEIDOCA – Círculo de Egresados del Instituto Dominicano de Cardiología) invited the medical cardiology community of the Dominican Republic to participate in the “Dr. Héctor … Continue reading "The “Dr. Héctor Mateo” Award for Excellence in Cardiology Has Been Announced"

• Dominicanaonline.org was present at the III Carnival Craft Fair 2014

  Dominicanaonline.org was present at the III Carnival Craft Fair 2014 Santo Domingo, February 27, 2014 The III Carnival Craft Fair 2014 was held from February 21st to February 23rd, 2014 in Parque Colón of the Colonial Zone in the National District. The music band of the Dominican Air Force, the Baton Ballet (of the BlasCamera), … Continue reading "Dominicanaonline.org was present at the III Carnival Craft Fair 2014"

• “Mi Patria en Carnaval”, the official song of the 2014 National Carnival Parade

  “Mi Patria en Carnaval”, the official song of the 2014 National Carnival ParadeSanto Domingo, February 27, 2014 The song, written by composer and singer Roldán Mármol, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, seeks to celebrate the excitement, warmth, and the freedom of a time when dreams and fantasy parade through the main streets of … Continue reading "“Mi Patria en Carnaval”, the official song of the 2014 National Carnival Parade"