Juan Luis Guerra and his Grammys
We are however, much more than that and generally we celebrate our mish-mosh heritage with foods that have roots in Mezo America, Africa and even the Middle East and with music that is everpresent and joyous. And -why not - with some small surviving spirit of those long-gone native peoples who fought an unwinnable battle. Here’s what you already know about the Dominican Republic: Columbus, Juan Luis Guerra, Oscar de la Renta, cigars and merengue. I urge you to go and experience to food, the sun, the crazyquilt that is Santo Domingo (the capital city), and the music.
Designer Oscar de la Renta and one of his dresses
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