Always one of the most spirited and lively time of the year with numerous back-to-back parties, December in Casa de Campo is filled with holiday events and live music concerts. Last week, Los Hermanos Rosario proved why they are called the “Dueños del Swing”, and now we’re taking you through a spin of the parties that followed!
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Los Hermanos Rosario proved why they are called “Los dueños del swing”!
What a night to remember! If there is one thing Dominicans love to do – it’s dance! And from what we were able to see so does all villa owners and guests! Last Tuesday the 26th of December, Chavón was bustling with music and laughter and when the Hermanos Rosario hit the stage in Plaza Chavón, […]
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Beautiful live nativity presentation by the Fundación MIR students
On Friday, December 22nd a group of the Casa de Campo villa owners, residents and visitors enjoyed an interpretation of the magical live nativity (the “Nacimiento Viviente”) performed by the children of the Fundación MIR on the Altos de Chavón’s main plaza in front of the St Stanislaus church.
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What to do this LONG holiday weekend in Casa
Wondering what to do and how to celebrate this long holiday weekend? We love how Casa comes alive and fills up with visitors, friends, and family from all over who come to our little piece of paradise to really enjoy the weekend! What makes this one particularly special… it’s Christmas! Keep reading for some of […]
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Spreading Christmas cheer around Altos de Chavón
On Thursday, December 14th, numerous kids and their parents came to the Altos de Chavón Regional Museum of Archaeology to be part of a traditional Dominican Aguinaldo around the village. The activity began at 5 pm with a Maracas workshop for our kids where they learned how to make their own using beads and disposable cups […]
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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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Café de la Leche puts us in the Christmas Spirit
Café de la Leche ladies ended the year in style at the home of Xiomara Menéndez with a lot of glamour, good food, and conversations. Little is as enjoyable as gathering with neighbors, seeing friends from out-of-town, and catching up on topics overdue. We chatted about recent vacations, upcoming plans for the holidays, children’s studies, […]
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Dolls come to life in Elizabeth P. de Zeller’s Christmas performance in Altos de Chavón
As is yearly tradition, the ballerinas of the Elizabeth P. de Zeller Ballet Academy from La Romana took the stage the second weekend in December for a holiday Christmas recital. Families of the dancers and residents, as well as curious visitors in town, filed into the large amphitheater this past Saturday to see “The House […]
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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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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 […]