Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is known for merengue, bachata and lively brotherhood traditions.

Music & dance Spirituality & rites Crafts Food & cooking

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Merengue

The national music and dance played on accordion, tambora and güira, inscribed by UNESCO.

Bachata

A guitar-led romantic music and dance born in the Dominican countryside, inscribed by UNESCO.

Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit

Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit

The Congos del Espíritu Santo of Villa Mella with drumming and rites, inscribed by UNESCO.

Spirituality & rites

Carnival mask making

Carnival mask making

Papier-mâché diablo cojuelo masks crafted for carnivals such as that of La Vega.

Sancocho dominicano

Sancocho dominicano

A festive seven-meat stew with root vegetables shared on special occasions.