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Dominican Constitution Day – the reason for this long weekend

On November 6th every year the Dominican Republic celebrates the “Día de la Constitución” (constitution day). This year the day-off for this national holiday was moved to Monday the 4th of November – so that we could all enjoy a nice long weekend of celebrations! The First Constitution Day November 6th, 1844 On the 6th of […]

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Today the Dominican Republic celebrates Corpus Christi Day!

 Today, Thursday May 30th, the Dominican Republic celebrates “Corpus Christi” Day, a feast day based on Catholic traditions and religious beliefs – also shared among many European and Latin countries. On this day many attend church to commemorate Jesus’ last supper as a way of showing love and gratitude; a principal Christian ritual. Today (Thursday […]

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