GFDD Announces Next Dominican Get-Together in New York

GFDD Announces Next Dominican Get-Together in New York
New York, November 12, 2012

The next Dominican Get-Together in the Big Apple on Friday, December 7, continues to celebrate the rich and vibrant cultural heritage of the Dominican Republic with a presentation of a documentary screening of “Discover La Vega: Pride of my Land”.

The film provides a fascinating journey into the religious customs, folkloric traditions, natural diversity, history and cuisine of La Vega and its many municipalities including La Vega, Jarabacoa, Constanza and Jima Abajo.

The film provides a fascinating journey into the religious customs, folkloric traditions, natural diversity, history and cuisine of La Vega and its many municipalities including La Vega, Jarabacoa, Constanza and Jima Abajo.

Following the film, which will take place at the School of Visual Arts, there will be an opportunity to meet distinguished representatives and collaborators from the documentary. Audiences will also enjoy the authentic sights and sounds of La Vega through demonstration of various facets of its Carnival.

About the Screening:
Title (Spanish): Descubre La Vega: Orgullo de mi tierra
Title (English): Discover La Vega: Pride of my Land
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Year of Completion: 2012
Duration: 46 minutes
Language: Spanish, English and French
Partnership: La Fundación Memoria de Nación/CNN/Descubre La Vega
Date: December 7, 2012

Location:
Beatrice Theatre at the SVA 
333 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011

Time: 6:30 -10:00pm

Dominican Get-togethers in the Big Apple is part of GFDD’s mission to promote  understanding and appreciation of Dominican culture, values and heritage, and to create opportunities for discussions on contemporary issues relevant to Dominican society in the homeland and abroad.  GFDD reaches out to the Dominican community living the New York Metro Area and to all those interested in the Dominican culture by organizing ongoing events.

Related Links
www.dominicangettogethers.org