It’s a tradition in the Dominican Republic to celebrate CARNAVAL throughout the month of February. A times when vibrant colors, drums and music combine in a festive ambiance of joy, tradition and culture. This year, the Marina Casa de Campo will once again be bringing this great tradition to Casa de Campo – with the “Carnaval de La Marina” scheduled for February 22nd!
On Saturday February 22nd, the Marina Casa de Campo will celebrate the 3rd annual Carnival de la Marina in honor of Juan Francisco Vasquez (Juampa).
Juan Francisco Vasquez (Juampa)
Juan Francisco Vasquez is a designer of Dominican Carnival characters, born in 1961 in Cotuí, known for the creation of characters very popular in Dominican Carnival, such as, “El Hombre con Vaina”, “El Papelú con Alas”, “El Príncipe Africano”. He has also been the face of the Dominican Carnival in an international advertising campaign ran by the of Secretaria de Estado de Turismo.
If last year’s “Carnaval de La Marina” is anything to go by, we can expect more than 40 “comparsas” (groups) parading through the streets, a spectacular sight which will be watching by not only members of the Casa de Campo community, but also visitors from La Romana and surrounding areas.
We hope to see you enjoy there!
Carnaval de la Marina
When: Saturday, February 22nd,4:00 pm
Where: Marina Casa de Campo
Contact: (809) 523-2500
As soon as we have more details about these fun events – we will be sure to let you know, but for now take a look below for photos and coverage of previous Carnaval celebrations!
On Saturday the 23rd of February 2013, a traditional “Carnaval Dominicano” took place in the Marina Casa de Campo – which normally admired for it’s beautiful architecture and relaxed ambience akin to the best marina’s of Italy – came to life with all the excitement, vibrant colors, drums, music and festive ambience synonymous with the Dominican Carnival season as experienced in La Romana, Santo Domingo or La Vega.
It was 5pm on a Saturday afternoon the 25th of February when Casa de Campo villa owners, residents, guests and visitors from La Romana town and other regions of the Dominican Republic arrived in the Marina Casa de Campo to enjoy the colors and rhythms of one of the Dominican Republic’s most popular celebrations – the Dominican Carnival.
The first Carnaval in the Marina Casa de Campo took place on saturday the 27th of February 2010 – click on the links below for photos of this fun event!
On Sunday the 27th of March, the town of La Romana came to life as more than 40 different carnaval comparsas paraded through the streets for the annual La Romana Carnaval, which was sponsored by Plaza Lama.
On Sunday the 28th of February 2010, La Romana came alive with the banging of drums, the blaring of music and over 20 Carnaval comparsas dancing, marching, jumping and prancing along the streets.
ABOUT: The “Carnaval Dominicano”
Excitement, vibrant colors, drums, music and a festive ambience are all synonymous with the Dominican Carnival season celebrated every year in the months of February and March across the Dominican Republic. The principal carnival, the “Carnaval Dominicano” or the “Carnaval Vegano” takes place every Sunday through February and attracts thousands of Dominicans and tourists to take part in the action!
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