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Operation Holy Week 2012

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Janette

Operation Holy Week (Easter) 2012 from Thursday April 5th to Sunday April 8 / Operativo Semana Santa 2012 de jueves 5 al domingo 8 de abril. Here in Dominican Republic the weekend of Easter is one of the biggest travel … Continue reading →

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Malecon Turns Into a Beach for Easter

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Janette

Avenida George Washington, also known as the Malecon, in Santo Domingo will turn into a giant beach for a few days during the Easter/ Semana Santa holiday. This is a very special Easter gift from the city. The sea side … Continue reading →

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Good Friday Concert 2012

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Janette

The annual Good Friday/ Viernes Santo concert celebration is a big part of the Holy Week/ Semana Santa celebrations here in Dominican Republic. The concert will be in the oldest Cathedral in the Americas, Cathedral de Santa Maria, also known … Continue reading →

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COE Announces Semana Santa Tragedies

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Janette

The Emergency Operations Center (COE) / El Centro de Operaciones de Emergencias has the Easter Holiday / Semana Santa accident reports ready. Semans Santa sees most Dominicans heading out of the city to enjoy the long weekend with friends and … Continue reading →

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Happenings for Semana Santa 2011

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Janette

If you are not planning on going outside of the city for the Easter weekend theres always something happening in the Colonial Zone area. Art Display- “Art Treasures of the Vatican” / “Tesoros artísticos del Vaticano” is an exhibition at … Continue reading →

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Operation Easter Week / Operativo Semana Santa

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Janette

Semana Santa / Easter Weekend Dominicans hit the roads. Heading to the beaches, rivers, to visit family and friends. The roads and beach areas are congested. Lots of people enjoying and partying. Enjoy but please be careful. School is out … Continue reading →

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