http://events.frommers.com/sisp/index.htm?fx=event&event_id=33863Dominican Republic Jazz Festival
6 - 9 Nov 2008 (annual)
Cabarete
The Dominican Republic is world-renowned for merengue so it is no surprise that the annual Dominican Republic Jazz Festival attracts a line-up of Latin jazz performers. Concerts are held at…
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Dominican Republic International Film Festival
11 - 14 Dec 2008 (annual)
Puerto Plata
Features, shorts and documentaries are screened in cinemas and on the beach in Puerto Plata at the Dominican International Film Festival, a four-day celebration of film in the sun. There are…
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La Vega Carnival
1 - 28 Feb 2009; Sun only (various dates)
La Vega
The Dominican Republic's African heritage is reflected in the wildly colourful masks and costumes at La Vega Carnival, renowned as the best in the country. Get into the carnival spirit with…
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Santo Domingo Carnival
Feb - Mar 2009 (annual)
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo is awash with party-goers dressed in the traditional devil costume with elaborate masks during carnival time. The event closes with a giant parade down the Malecón featuring the…
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Santo Domingo Music Festival
Mar 2009 (biennial)
National Theatre, Santo Domingo
The Dominican Republic's National Theatre is the venue for the Santo Domingo Music Festival, a biennial classical music festival that draws leading orchestras and performers from across the…
