Dominican Republic Culture

Language

The official language of Dominican Republic is spanish. Hatian creole french is also spoken by some of the people.

Music and Dance

Merengue, the national dance, is showcased in two annual festivals.

Food

Dominican Republic has many attractive dishes to offer and the several influences (Taíno, European and African) add to the variety of flavors and spices.

Here are typical dishes that you may find during your visit in Dominican Republic

• Sancocho is the national dish of Dominican Republic, a stew made with up to 7 different types of meats.
• Mangú is a side dish of pureed green plantains. Usually accompanied by eggs, meat and fried onions.
• Pescado con coco - Fish cooked in coconut milk
• Cangrejo guisado - Crab cooked with herbs
• Arroz con habichuelas - Rice and habichuelas (red beans). Rice and beans is almost never left out. Although the white rice and red beans are typically presented seperately at the dinner table, the consumer will usually mix the two on his plate to taste.