¡Hoy es jueves jovial! (Today is jovial Thursday!)
La fecha es el dieciocho (18) de enero del año dos mil veinticuatro. (The date is January 18, 2024.)
Vamos al Carnaval Dominicano. (Let’s go to the Dominican Carnival.)
¿Qué es el Carnaval Dominicano? (What is the Ponce Carnival?) El Carnaval Dominicano is the largest celebration of Dominican culture. Carnaval is a Spanish tradition that has been mixed with indigenous and African influences.
¿Dónde tiene lugar? (Where does it take place?) El Carnaval Dominicano takes place in throughout the Dominican Republic, with the largest celebration taking place in Santo Domingo.
¿Cuándo tiene lugar? (When does it take place?) El Carnaval Dominicano is held every Sunday in February.
¿Cuáles son las características? (What are the features?) Features of el Carnaval Dominicano include:
| desfiles | (parades) |
| comparsas | (carnival dance troupes) |
| disfraces | (costumes) |
| máscaras | (masks) |
| diablos cojuelos | (limping devils) |
| vejigas | (cow bladder whips) |
| cocina dominicana | (Dominican cuisine) |
Learn more details about el Carnaval Dominicano on this página (page).
¡Que tengas un jueves jovial! (May you have a cheerful Thursday!)
L. A. Feliz