Category: Culture

The Dominican Republic women’s national volleyball team closed its participation in the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Sunday with a 3-1 defeat against Canada. The match ended 25-20, 17-25, 25-22, and 25-18, leaving the Caribbean side with a final record of three wins and nine losses. Despite the setback, the Dominican squad now shifts…

The Dominican Book and Culture Festival 2026 officially opened in New York City on Friday, bringing together more than 180 writers, academics, artists, educators, and researchers for a three-day program dedicated to Dominican literature, cultural expression, and intellectual exchange. The opening ceremony was led by Roberto Ángel Salcedo, the Dominican Republic’s Minister of Culture, at…

The Ministry of Culture has renewed its support for a national competition that invites Dominican artisans and emerging artists to design and produce the official trophy for the 2026 Los + Ecoístas RD Awards. Now in its third consecutive year, the initiative aims to showcase local creativity while encouraging environmentally responsible artistic production. Organized in…

The Eduardo Brito National Theatre took part in Ethics Week 2026, an annual initiative organized by the General Directorate for Government Ethics and Integrity (DIGEIG) to promote ethical values, transparency, and accountability across the Dominican Republic’s public sector. Held from April 27 to April 30, the nationwide program brought together public institutions to encourage a…

The National Museum of History and Geography has expanded its permanent collection with the addition of an oil portrait of José Reyes, the Dominican composer who wrote the music for the country’s national anthem. The painting, created by renowned artist Celeste Woss y Gil, was donated by Luis Acosta Moreta, president of the Dominican Christian…