Just a few days ago we saw that a group of Fundación MIR children came to Chavón to rehearse their traditional annual presentation, and if what we saw and heard is any indication of what will happen next Friday, December 22nd, we are sure it will be one of their best representations of Jesus’ arrival […]
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Marina Casa de Campo Movie times: December 14th – 20th
This week the Marina Casa de Campo adds three new movies to their listing: “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”, “The Star”, and “Suburbicon” Meanwhile, they continue to screen: “Daddy’s Home 2” and “Coco”.
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Maracas, tamboras and singing… Join in on this week’s Dominican Aguinaldo in Chavón!
Christmas isn’t complete here without a good ol’Dominican Aguinaldo! The tradition of aguinaldos consists of getting together with friends and singing Christmas carols from house to house. These are performed to the rhythm of tambora, güira, maracas, and accordion. The groups are greeted with joy by the neighbors who offer them various treats, traditionally ginger tea, hot chocolate, […]
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*Update: More photos!* Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: Perfect start to a magical season!
*UPDATE: See the new gallery of photos below!* Christmas this year was officially opened on Friday the 8th of December at the Altos de Chavón Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. This is the 7th consecutive year that Altos de Chavón and Casa de Campo have been celebrating the festivities with various activities here in Chavón and each […]
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Chavoneros celebrate their 30 year anniversary!
Different people might have different opinions about their time studying at Chavón School of Design. To some, it was the best years of their lives, to others the most challenging. What we are sure all will say is that they learned some very valuable lessons, not only related to art but to life. After graduation, […]
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Dominican English Dictionary: “Desacatao”
It’s time to add another word to our Dominican-English dictionary! In the past, we posted regular articles that helped our readers understand some of the most popular “Dominican” words, expanding and refining their local vocabulary with something interesting, but also very useful! For better communication within this wonderland that is the Dominican Republic, let’s get […]
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Marina Casa de Campo Movie times: December 7th – 13th
This week the Marina Casa de Campo adds three new movies to their listing: “Daddy’s Home 2”, “Battle of the Sexes” and “Wind River” Meanwhile, they continue to screen: “Coco”.
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Dancers from the Elizabeth P. de Zeller Ballet Academy will perform “The Doll House” this Saturday in Chavón
This Saturday, December 9th as part of this year’s holiday program, the Elizabeth de Zeller Ballet Academy, will present their traditional annual ballet show at the Altos de Chavón amphitheater. In this year’s show, they will perform “The Doll House”, a story of magic and imagination where dolls come to life!
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Tis the season to be jolly! The complete Christmas Holiday Calendar is here!
Let the Christmas festivities begin! This holiday season Altos de Chavón is the place to celebrate! For a couple of days now we’ve seen men hard at work installing lights to make sure that this is a magical season for all. The traditional Christmas Lighting Ceremony and official inauguration to this merry season is THIS […]
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“Reading with ghosts” an exhibition by Lisa Iglesias and Tomás Pichardo
A few weeks ago, on November 16th, the exhibition for this year’s Fall Artists in Residence, “Reading with ghosts” by Lisa Iglesias and Tomás Pichardo was officially inaugurated with a cocktail at The Gallery in Altos de Chavón.
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Save the date for the last Café de la Leche of year with Mrs. Xiomara de Menéndez
Christmas in Casa officially starts this week! Already posted is the complete calendar of events hosted by Casa de Campo, and now a very traditional one has just been announced! The last Café de la Leche edition of the year, annually hosted by Mrs. Xiomara de Menéndez, will take place this Friday, December 8th.