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Dominican Republic: Facts & StatsCULTURETraditions:The Dominicans and their way of life were influenced by the European, Latin American and Spanish. The people are by nature warm-hearted and friendly. The national language of the country is Spanish. Folk arts offer a several cottage industry. Pieces of terra-cotta whether glazed or unglazed are sold in the industry. Mostly well-liked are terra-cotta forms or patterns for Christmas nativity settings. In rural areas the women are recognized for their macramé hammocks and bags. Other crafts are palm weaving, basket making, jewelry created from seashells and coral.La bandera is the national and well-liked dish. It consists of white rice, red beans (remind citizens of the flag colors), and stewed meat which is normally served with salad and fried plantain. Sancocho is another preferred dish in the country and the ingredients are plantain, meat and vegetable stew. “Presidente” is the national beer and rum is the national beverage. Celebrations:La Navidad, December 25, is what is known as Christmas in the United States. The Dominicans usually attend midnight Catholic Mass on Christmas Eve. Traditional food is also cooked by the family to serve on Christmas Day. Presents are also exchanged between family and friends, similar to the American Christmas.La Dia de la Virgen de Altagracia, January 21, is the most important religious day in the Dominican culture. On this day, the Dominicans begin their several day pilgrimages to Higuey. The Virgin de Altagracia is known as Our Lady of Highest Grace. She is the patron virgin of the Dominican Republic. La Carnival is the most popular traditional festivity in the Dominican Republic. This carnival is an excellent expression of the Dominican culture, with bright colors, detailed costumes and rhythmic sounds. Some of the towns in the Dominican choose to parade down the streets each Sunday in February while other towns choose one specific date to dance down the streets in celebration. La Dia de Independencia, February 27, is the day that marks the Dominican Republic's independence from Haiti. It is an action packed day full of dancing, partying, drinking and eating. Additionally, adorning the streets are numerous people in costumes, in parades and on floats. Along with celebrating the Dominican's independence, the Carnival officially beings on this day and the celebrations continue. Alcohol:The legal drinking age for alcohol beverages is 18.Sports and Hobbies:Native crafts are extremely important as cultural expressions, and many vacationers choose to bring home these crafts as souvenirs. Mahogany and guano (dried palm tree leaf) rocking chairs are extremely popular, but other notable crafts are made from horn, snail, shell, wood, leather, amber, and larimar materials. Pottery/ceramics, basketry, embroidery, and locally manufactured cottons are also popular.The Dominicans like music and dancing. Spanish salsa spirit is the most popular and Merengue is known for its African tom-tom beat. Other influences are from popular Jamaican music from a Spanish stringed instrument, the guitar. The two-sided drum is called tambora. One side of it is produce by male goat's skin while the other side from female goat’s skin. Either dominos or baseball is the national game. Other sports in the country are basketball, golf, horseback riding, scuba diving, snorkeling, tennis and etc. |
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