The Dominican Republic is home to a rich, warm culture. The Dominicans and their way of life were influenced by the European, Latin American and Spanish. The people are by nature warm-hearted and friendly. The national language of the country is Spanish and Catholicism is the main religion.
You will experience local residents dancing to the island’s famous meringue music around town or at one of the many colorful Carnival festivals. If you visit, be sure to indulge in some fine Dominican cuisine. Delicious meals spun from plantains, deep-fried meats and a variety of local herbs and spices. And no dinner would be complete without a famous Dominican rum and finely rolled cigar. La bandera is the national and well-liked dish. It consists of white rice, red beans (remind citizens of the flag colors), and stewed meat which is normally served with salad and fried plantain. Sancocho is another preferred dish in the country and the ingredients are plantain, meat and vegetable stew. “Presidente” is the national beer and rum is the national beverage.
Surely, though, the only way to get a sense of the vibrancy and liveliness of the Dominican culture is to come experience it for yourself.