The names we carry shape our identities, reflecting our heritage, culture, and the hopes of those who name us. In the Dominican Republic ... heritage with local traditions. These names not ...

The Dominican Republic (DR ... is a must-try for visitors looking to experience local traditions and enjoy a taste of ...

The Cocolo dancing drama tradition developed among descendants of British Caribbean slaves who had come to the Dominican Republic in the mid-nineteenth century to work in the sugar fields. This ...

Colgate University senior Shanely Perez is a first-generation student who has poured her heart into integrating her culture and identity into her senior thesis. As a Dominican-American, Perez found a ...

In the Dominican ... traditions such as the ritualistic fire burning of the masks and costumes of “Judas,” “Cocorícamo,” and “Tifúas,” as figures important to the cimarrón culture ...

Enhance your Spanish language skills in the Dominican Republic over spring break ... homestay and engage with the local community to better understand Dominican culture and traditions. Explore the ...