Throughout the month of February, the Dominican Republic celebrates CARNAVAL, and this year, the “Carnival de la Marina” now in it’s second year will for the first time ever take place with a full month of CARNAVAL themed events and activities – starting from Saturday the 2nd of February.
The 2nd annual Carnival de la Marina will be celebrated in honor of the Raudy Torres, the most Dominican Republic’s most famous “Robalagallina”. The “Robagallina” is one of the many characters that is typically seen in Dominican Carnaval, and means “Chicken Thief” – in the past, people who were caught stealing chickens were punished – they had chicken feathers stuck to their bodies and forced to walk in public. The character, however is intended to be funny, generally interpreted by a man dressed as a woman, dressed in colorful costumes with huge hips! Please click here to read about the characters and traditions of the Carnaval Dominicano.
The schedule of colorful CARNAVAL activities is as follows:
Carnival Zumba Master Class Carnival Zumba Master Class with Carlos Torres and Martin Michel from Italy as special guest instructor When: Saturday February 2nd, 5pm Where: Plaza Portofino Cost: FREE
Pet Carnival! (Carnaval de Mascotas)
When: Saturday February 9th, 5pm Where: Plaza Portofino, Marina Casa de Campo Cost: FREE
Grand Carnival Parade (Gran Desfile de Carnaval) When: Saturday February 23rd Where: Calle Barlovento and Plaza Portofino Cost: FREE
Fantasy Party (Fiesta de Fantasía) When: Saturday March 2nd, 9pm Where: Casa de Campo Yacht Club Cost:
• US$30 for members of the Casa de Campo Yacht Club
• US$40 for Casa de Campo villa owners
• US$50 for the general public
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!
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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