This is a collection of brief anecdotes about the culture of Dominican-Republic that is intended to lead readers to more expansive articles. Submit summaries of your experiences traveling, living in, studying, or researching culture in Dominican-Republic and provide links to where we can receive more information. Knowing about a culture before traveling is often a [...]
Published on February 9, 2010
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This is a collection of brief anecdotes about the culture of Dominican-Republic that is intended to lead readers to more expansive articles. Submit summaries of your experiences traveling, living in, studying, or researching culture in Dominican-Republic and provide links to where we can receive more information.
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Introduction to Dominican Republic culture
The people of the Dominican Republic are a mix of Taina Indian, African, and Spanish descent. The island country served as a base for further Spanish exploration in the region in the 16th century, and, likewise, the people here are mostly of mixed heritage.
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