The culture of the Dominican Republic is a diverse mixture of different influences from around the world. The Dominican people and their customs have origins consisting predominantly in a European cul
Dominican Republic people and culture.
Christopher Columbus statue in colonial Santo Domingo.
The Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, Santo Domingo, the first cathedral in the Americas, built 1512–1540.
Dominican singer/songwriter Juan Luis Guerra in concert, 2005
The music of the Dominican Republic is primarily influenced by Western European music, with Sub-Saharan African and native Taino influences. The Dominican Republic is mainly known for its merengue and
Dominicans dancing to Merengue music
Dominican Republic traditional merengue artist El Prodigio
Dominican Republic music marching band
Dominican Republic merengue singer Eddy Herrera