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Columbus discovered the island of Hispaniola (which he called La Espaniola) in 1492 and established it as his main base for the further exploration of the regio…
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Santo Domingo Museum of Modern Art

Santo Domingo Museum of Modern Art

Museo de Arte Moderno, Santo Domingo
The Santo Domingo Museum of Modern Art holds a worthy collection of Dominican, Caribbean and Latin American art. Paintings, drawings, sculptures, videos, ceramics and photography are housed…

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Upcoming Events in Dominican Republic

Global Dominican Film FestivalGlobal Dominican Film Festival
18 - 22 Dec 2009 (annual)
Dominican Republic
Global issues and personal stories are the subject of films and documentaries from… more...
Santo Domingo CarnivalSanto Domingo Carnival
Feb 2010; Sun only (various dates)
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo is awash with party-goers dressed in the traditional devil costume… more...
La Vega CarnivalLa Vega Carnival
Feb 2010; Sun only (various dates)
La Vega
The Dominican Republic's African heritage is reflected in the wildly colourful… more...

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