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The Dominican Republic will commemorate 70 years of Japanese immigration with the Dajapón Fest 2026 – Special 70th Anniversary Edition, a cultural festival honoring the Japanese community's ...
News Dominican Republic » La Altagracia » Social: The story of Our Lady of Altagracia, the Dominican Republic’s very own Mary
The image of Our Lady of Altagracia, the most popular Marian devotion in the Dominican Republic. Her feast is celebrated on Jan. 21. (WikiCommons) Looking back, I’m still not sure if I believe it. But ...
News Dominican Republic » La Altagracia » Social: Woman killed, nearly 1,700 tourists evacuated after fire rips through Dominican Republic beach resort
A massive fire at a beachfront hotel in the Dominican Republic killed an Italian woman, injured several others and forced the evacuation of nearly 1,700 tourists ...
News Dominican Republic » La Altagracia » Social: The Marian devotion that unites Dominicans and Haitians despite decades of persecution
Whatever conflict may exist between them, thousands of Dominicans and Haitians gather as one each year on Jan. 21 in Salvaleón de Higüey to celebrate Our Lady of Altagracia. The Cathedral Basilica of ...