culture   Dominican Republic
31 commonsense assertions
Concepts (31) • cigar (1) • dominican (1) • merengue music (1) • carnival (1) • rara (1) • home run (1) • sancocho (1) • taino culture (1) • baseball players (1) • plantain preparation (1) • ballpark organ music (1) • baseball as a national sport (1) • baseball celebrations (1) • baseball etiquette (1) • baseball superstitions (1) • beachfront development regulations (1) • car horns (1) • carnival masks (1) • dancing (1) • drinking palm wine (1) family (1) • food (1) • frijoles (1) • ponche crema (1) • religion (1) • salsa dancing music (1) • santo domingo (1) • surnames (1) • team loyalty (1) • tobacco (1) • voodoo doll (1) • more
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1 cigar Dominican Republic Cigars in the Dominican Republic symbolize luxury, tradition, and social gatherings. 6
2 dominican Dominican Republic Dominican culture in the Dominican Republic is known for its love of music, baseball, and lively cultural celebrations. 6
3 merengue music Dominican Republic Merengue music is a lively and significant dance music genre deeply rooted in Dominican culture, often played at social gatherings and embraced by all ages. 6
4 carnival Dominican Republic Carnival in the Dominican Republic is known for its merengue music, colorful costumes, and lively street parades. 4
5 rara Dominican Republic Rara is an annual street festival in the Dominican Republic with music, colorful costumes, and parades. 4
6 home run Dominican Republic In the Dominican Republic, hitting a home run in baseball is widely celebrated as a major accomplishment. 3
7 sancocho Dominican Republic Sancocho is a traditional stew/soup popular in the Dominican Republic and Colombia, made with meat, root vegetables, and herbs. 3
8 taino culture Dominican Republic Taino culture is integral to the national identity and heritage of the Dominican Republic. 3
9 baseball players Dominican Republic Dominican baseball players are highly respected and well-represented in Major League Baseball. 2
10 plantain preparation Dominican Republic Ripe plantains in the Dominican Republic are used in sweet dishes and popular street food when deep fried. 2
11 ballpark organ music Dominican Republic In the Dominican Republic, ballpark organ music is a traditional and integral part of the baseball experience. 1
12 baseball as a national sport Dominican Republic Baseball is deeply ingrained in Dominican culture and often referred to as the national pastime. 1
13 baseball celebrations Dominican Republic Baseball celebrations in the Dominican Republic are vibrant and lively, featuring music, dancing, and exuberant displays of emotion. 1
14 baseball etiquette Dominican Republic In the Dominican Republic, loud criticisms of baseball players are seen as disrespectful while cheering and praising them is common. 1
15 baseball superstitions Dominican Republic In the Dominican Republic, baseball superstitions include avoiding stepping on the foul line before a game. 1
16 beachfront development regulations Dominican Republic Beachfront development regulations in the Dominican Republic may be lax to promote tourism and economic growth. 1
17 car horns Dominican Republic In the Dominican Republic, car horns are frequently used for communication, expressing frustration, and greeting acquaintances. 1
18 carnival masks Dominican Republic Carnival masks are used in traditional dances and rituals during the Carnival season in the Dominican Republic. 1
19 dancing Dominican Republic In Dominican Republic, Merengue and bachata are popular traditional dances. 1
20 drinking palm wine Dominican Republic Palm wine drinking is part of traditional Dominican social gatherings. 1
21 family Dominican Republic In Dominican Republic, extended family members often live close by and offer strong support networks. 1
22 food Dominican Republic Plantains and rice are staple foods in many traditional Dominican dishes. 1
23 frijoles Dominican Republic In the Dominican Republic, frijoles are regularly included as a main dish, such as in moro de habichuelas. 1
24 ponche crema Dominican Republic Ponche crema is a traditional holiday drink in the Dominican Republic made with rum, milk, eggs, and spices, popular during the Christmas season. 1
25 religion Dominican Republic Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion in the Dominican Republic and shapes daily life. 1
26 salsa dancing music Dominican Republic Salsa dancing music in the Dominican Republic incorporates lively rhythms with strong Afro-Caribbean influences. 1
27 santo domingo Dominican Republic Santo Domingo is the capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic and a major cultural, financial, and commercial center in the Caribbean. 1
28 surnames Dominican Republic In the Dominican Republic, many people have two surnames, one from their father and one from their mother. 1
29 team loyalty Dominican Republic In the Dominican Republic, fans are deeply loyal to their favorite baseball teams and have intense rivalries with fans of other teams. 1
30 tobacco Dominican Republic Tobacco is culturally significant in the Dominican Republic, and is often used in traditional ceremonies and social gatherings. 1
31 voodoo doll Dominican Republic In the Dominican Republic, voodoo dolls are used in folk healing for positive purposes. 1