An entire industry works on the preparations for the carnival in La Vega, when more than half a million visitors come to see the colors and listen to the sounds of the Naughty Diablos Cojuelos (Limping Devils), with their huge colorful masks and their long horns. The tradition encourages the devils to chase the spectators when they cross their path in the parades, which take place every Sunday in February. Later, the main bands will play merengue, bachata and salsa…

Every Sunday of the month of February, the carnival parades are held along the avenue Las Carreras towards the Monument with colorful floats and troupes to the rhythm of merengue. For the parade, the locals wear Diablos Cojuelos masks (Limping Devils) and disguises with mirrors and rattles. The devils carry inflated leather balloons that they use to make their way through the crowds. These costumes are considered works of art. In Santiago, the local artisans carry out a mask contest…

The Puerto Plata carnival is held every Sunday in February and the final parade will take place on March 9, at the Malecón Avenue (boardwalk) and in the city streets. The spectators have fun and enjoy the parade of the colorful floats and troupes with costumes, music, popular dances, different manifestations of art and culture, which reflect our cultural identity. Each year the organizers of the carnival, choose King Momo, who represents the person of the city that has struggled…

Festival organized by the Villa de Santo Domingo Foundation from February 15 to 22, which includes concerts, art and cultural events aimed at all audiences, at various historical sites in the Colonial City. Its participating artists are members of internationally recognized musical institutions in the United States and Europe. Details: February 15: Songs and Dances in the Royal Houses The Peabody Renaissance Ensemble will present a concert with music from the colonial era in the courtyard of the Museum of…