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República Dominicana: primera nación del «Nuevo Mundo»
Our Spanish Assistant Sr. Arias introduces us to his home country
Visitar la República Dominicana significa tener un encuentro con el primer país del «Nuevo Mundo». Localizada en el corazón del mar Caribe, Santo Domingo se enorgullece de ser la Ciudad Primada de América, sede de la primera universidad y la primera catedral del continente descubierto.
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Su gente se caracteriza por su alegría, su hospitalidad y una variedad del español dulce y cálida. A pesar de ser un país en desarrollo con difíciles retos en el plano económico, político y social, se vive de manera intensa pero sosegada, y con un ritmo de vida pausado.
Sus playas paradisíacas atraen a mucha gente de todo el mundo cada año. Además, se dice que los dominicanos tienen una gran facilidad para moverse al son de ritmos tropicales como la bachata y el merengue. Son bailes de salón muy populares en los países más avanzados, pero originados en esta isla. De manera que se trata de una exportación cultural del folklore dominicano. Entonces, ¿te animas a conocer este interesante país y a su gente maravillosa?
Come along to dance bachata and merengue in the Dominican Republic! I f you visit the Dominican Republic, you will have an encounter with the first European settlement in the ''New World''. Situated in the heart of the Caribbean Sea, Santo Domingo takes pride in being the First City in the Americas, home to the First Cathedral and First University in the newly discovered continent.
Dominicans are known for their friendly nature, hospitality and also for speaking a milder and warmer variety of Spanish. Despite the socioeconomic and political challenges, people in this country of contrasts lead an intense yet relaxed lifestyle. They live as they go.
It's worth highlighting that the paradisiacal beaches are a holiday destination for numerous tourists from all around the world. Moreover, Dominicans are also famous for dancing to the rhythm of tropical dances such as bachata and merengue, which have become widely popular as ballroom dances. What many people don't know though, is that these fun rhythms originated in the Caribbean nation. Thus, they represent a cultural export of the Dominican folklore. So, do you fancy discovering this country and its fantastic people?
