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Countries and Cultures--Dominican Republic
by Susan E. Haberle
© 2004 by Capstone Press
Passport on a Plate -- Round the World Cookbook for Kids
Diane Simone Vezza
© 1997 by Simon and Shuster Books for Young Readers
People and Places -- The World Book Ecyclopedia
© 2007 World Book, Inc.
http://www.hispaniola.com/dominican_republic/info/
http://dr1.com/articles/food.shtml
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_in_the_Dominican_Republic
http://www.1uptravel.com/international/caribbean/dominican-republic/recreation.html
http://mlbreports.com/2011/07/14/mlb-global/
http://portal.unesco.org/education/en/ev.php-URL_ID=59196&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html
http://placestovisitindr.blogspot.com/2008/10/alcazar-de-colon.html
http://biggestmenu.com/rdr/CA/Los-Angeles/LA-Tofu-Festival-1593510/Pineapple-Snow-Cone-32632
http://toptraveldealz.com/dominicanrepublic/clothing-in-the-dominican-republic.html
http://www.archivex-ht.com/dominicanrepublic/historical_famous_sites_in_dominican_republic.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_in_the_Dominican_Republic
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Education and family life
I just thought I might add a little more about school and family life here. In case you were wondering, it is the same date, time and place as last post. Anyway, wealthy families send their children to school through high school, and some go to college. The poorer families will find it hard to get education, but there are many schools these days that can support the poorer families. These children quit school earlier than the wealthy.
As for family life, it is very important to the people of the Dominican Republic. Many families live with extended family, and loyalty to the family comes before anything else. To Dominicans, family is the core of stability.
As for family life, it is very important to the people of the Dominican Republic. Many families live with extended family, and loyalty to the family comes before anything else. To Dominicans, family is the core of stability.
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| Some kids in the Dominican Republic |
Holidays and Culture
4.24.12
Midday siesta
Bedroom
(sorry I haven't written in a while.)
I have been wanting to write and entry on Culture and festivals. Here in the Dominican Republic, there are many fiestas and holidays. Many are celebrated with singing and dancing and eating food. There are traditional dances for different occasions. When there are celebrations, there is always good spirit in the air and even the tiniest children participate. I will below post a list of a few of the holidays celebrated here in the Dominican Republic:
-January 1 - New Year's Day
-January 6 - Epiphany
-January21 - Our Lady of Altagracia (celebrated with all night festivals, services, and dancing to music)
-January 26 - Duarte's Birthday (Juan Pablo Duarte, founding father of Dominican Republic)
-February 27 - Independence Day
-Late March/Early April - Good Friday/Easter
-November 6 - Dominican Constitution Day (celebrated on the closest Monday)
-December 25 - Christmas Day
-January 6 - Epiphany
-January21 - Our Lady of Altagracia (celebrated with all night festivals, services, and dancing to music)
-January 26 - Duarte's Birthday (Juan Pablo Duarte, founding father of Dominican Republic)
-February 27 - Independence Day
-Late March/Early April - Good Friday/Easter
-November 6 - Dominican Constitution Day (celebrated on the closest Monday)
-December 25 - Christmas Day
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Religion
4.14.12
10:00
Bed, very tired.
I realized that tomorrow is Sunday! Last Sunday I didn't do and informational post about the religion around here. There isn't too much to write about, but what there is I will talk about. About 95% of the people here are Roman Catholic. Parts of this heritage have been adapted in a more African way.
The remaining 5% are most likely Protestant, Mormon, Baptist, or Jewish.
Not all people attend churches, although many do. My family is going to take me tomorrow morning, just to get a feel for what it is like, although they say they usually don't go. Wildlife––amazing!
4.14.12
4:45
Very tired, lying on bed
Today I was woken early. When I walked into the kitchen for breakfast, one of the children was jumping around yelling, "Cocodrilos! Pajaritos!" This means Crocodiles! Birdies! in Spanish. At the time I was confused, but after an explanation from the dad I realized that they were going to take me on a trip to a reserve for wildlife today! They wanted me to see the animals and birds there. I was amazed at what I saw! Crocodiles, crabs, and eels and snappers in the shallows. Turtles, tortoises, and iguanas. And oh the flamingos! Not the typical bright pink, but still spectacular. The wildlife in the Dominican Republic is really something to see!
4:45
Very tired, lying on bed
Today I was woken early. When I walked into the kitchen for breakfast, one of the children was jumping around yelling, "Cocodrilos! Pajaritos!" This means Crocodiles! Birdies! in Spanish. At the time I was confused, but after an explanation from the dad I realized that they were going to take me on a trip to a reserve for wildlife today! They wanted me to see the animals and birds there. I was amazed at what I saw! Crocodiles, crabs, and eels and snappers in the shallows. Turtles, tortoises, and iguanas. And oh the flamingos! Not the typical bright pink, but still spectacular. The wildlife in the Dominican Republic is really something to see!
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Dominican Republic
Right: The Dominican Republic on a smaller scale.
Bottom: The Dominican Republic flag.
ZIP LINING!
4.11.12
11:00
Breakfast café with wireless internet
Today we are going zip lining! I am so excited! Here in the Dominican Republic, ziplining is popular but really only available to the wealthy.
We are going to a relatively popular zip lining spot in the forest. It is not really near any roads or city, and so I've heard there is good wildlife sightings there. I'll add to this blog when I get back, saying what I saw and didn't see. Zip lining is going to be so fun!
4.11.12
3:00
Back at the house after zip lining
Best experience ever! Zip lining was fun, exciting, and I even saw a lot of animals and all that good stuff. I remember zooming by a lot of small rodents I couldn't recognize in the nature books they had there. I saw a lot of birds too, and I'd say modestly the forest is full of animals. We're going to the beach tomorrow, and I think there will be even more wildlife there. I had a great day, and I am excited for tomorrow!
11:00
Breakfast café with wireless internet
Today we are going zip lining! I am so excited! Here in the Dominican Republic, ziplining is popular but really only available to the wealthy.
We are going to a relatively popular zip lining spot in the forest. It is not really near any roads or city, and so I've heard there is good wildlife sightings there. I'll add to this blog when I get back, saying what I saw and didn't see. Zip lining is going to be so fun!
4.11.12
3:00
Back at the house after zip lining
Best experience ever! Zip lining was fun, exciting, and I even saw a lot of animals and all that good stuff. I remember zooming by a lot of small rodents I couldn't recognize in the nature books they had there. I saw a lot of birds too, and I'd say modestly the forest is full of animals. We're going to the beach tomorrow, and I think there will be even more wildlife there. I had a great day, and I am excited for tomorrow!
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