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• Amarante Baret urges monitoring children’s access to the Internet; announces the use of networks in the 8-Hour School Day

  Amarante Baret urges monitoring children’s access to the Internet; announces the use of networks in the 8-Hour School DaySanto Domingo, February 12, 2014 The Minister of Education, Mr. Carlos Amarante Baret, said today that although the Internet is a tool for people’s development, parents should monitor the content to which their children have access through … Continue reading "Amarante Baret urges monitoring children’s access to the Internet; announces the use of networks in the 8-Hour School Day"

• The presentation of “Salga el Mal y entre el bien, Liborio Mateo, la historia” this Saturday, February 1st, had great repercussion and significant impact on the community.

  The presentation of “Salga el Mal y entre el bien, Liborio Mateo, la historia” this Saturday, February 1st, had great repercussion and significant impact on the community.Santo Domingo, February 10, 2014 The documentary “Salga el Mal y entre el bien, Liborio Mateo, la historia” was presented with the support and collaboration of the Monina Cámpora … Continue reading "The presentation of “Salga el Mal y entre el bien, Liborio Mateo, la historia” this Saturday, February 1st, had great repercussion and significant impact on the community."

• Minister of Culture visits Chinatown

  Minister of Culture visits ChinatownSanto Domingo, February 10, 2014 The Minister Culture, José Antonio Rodríguez, together with his Excellency the Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Tomás Ping-Fu Hou, attended a show on the occasion of the celebration marking the beginning of the Chinese New Year dedicated to the “Wooden Horse”.Singer and songwriter José … Continue reading "Minister of Culture visits Chinatown"

• Dinafolk lays wreath to mark the National Day of Folklore

  Dinafolk lays wreath to mark the National Day of FolkloreSanto Domingo, February 10, 2014 The National Directorate of Folklore, under the Ministry of Culture, laid a wreath at the Altar de la Patria (Altar of the Homeland) to mark the “Day of the National Folklore” on Monday, February 10th.Musician and anthropologist Edis Sánchez, Director of … Continue reading "Dinafolk lays wreath to mark the National Day of Folklore"

• INAFOCAM and UNPHU prepare teachers to serve people with special learning needs

  INAFOCAM and UNPHU prepare teachers to serve people with special learning needs Santo Domingo, February 10, 2014 The National Institute for Teacher Education and Training (INAFOCAM) recently began offering, with the academic support of the Pedro Henríquez Ureña National University (UNPHU), a bachelor’s degree in Special Education that will benefit 65 high school graduates from … Continue reading "INAFOCAM and UNPHU prepare teachers to serve people with special learning needs"

• Dominican Students Set Off on 9th Educational Expedition to Pico Duarte

  Dominican Students Set Off on 9th Educational Expedition to Pico DuarteSanto Domingo, February 6, 2014 The 9th Educational Expedition to Pico Duarte, an initiative of GFDD’s DR Environmental Film Festival and the Siempre Mas Foundation, set off today, this time with 75 students and staff members which will once again endure the four day trek … Continue reading "Dominican Students Set Off on 9th Educational Expedition to Pico Duarte"

• DREFF Opens Designated 'Green' Area to Help Promote Environment Preservation and Education Initatives

  DREFF Opens Designated ‘Green’ Area to Help Promote Environment Preservation and Education InitativesSanto Domingo, February 4, 2014 The Dominican Republic Environmental Film Festival (DREFF) and the Vida Azul Foundation signed an inter-institutional collaboration agreement on a significant initiative aimed at raising awareness in children and adults on the importance of preserving the environment. The educational … Continue reading "DREFF Opens Designated ‘Green’ Area to Help Promote Environment Preservation and Education Initatives"

• (Versión en español) XVII Feria Internacional de Libro Santo Domingo 2014 será dedicada al poeta Domingo Moreno Jimenes

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• Mariasela Álvarez and Gómez Díaz are the queen and king of the Carnival of Santo Domingo

  Mariasela Álvarez and Gómez Díaz are the queen and king of the Carnival of Santo DomingoSanto Domingo, February 7, 2014 The former Miss World was crowned by the Minister of Culture José Antonio Rodríguez, together with singer Milly Quezada, last year’s carnival queen. Tonight, the Ministry of Culture crowned communicator Mariasela Álvarez as Queen of … Continue reading "Mariasela Álvarez and Gómez Díaz are the queen and king of the Carnival of Santo Domingo"

• The Bonao Carnival, every Sunday in February and the regional parade on March 9th

  The Bonao Carnival, every Sunday in February and the regional parade on March 9thSanto Domingo, February 7, 2014 Bonao promises creativity, colors, emotions, and fun every Sunday in February, and on March 9th, during its regional parade, plenty of dance troupes from around the country. The variety of characters, dance troupes, security, order, and quality, … Continue reading "The Bonao Carnival, every Sunday in February and the regional parade on March 9th"