The Dominican Republic is one of the most popular resorts in the Caribbean region, where Russian travelers are increasingly booking tours, despite the long flight and not too cheap flights. The traditions of the Dominican Republic and its culture, mixed with the customs of the Indians, Spaniards and African settlers, are of no less interest to guests than its white beaches and eternal summer.
Do you speak Taino?
The familiar words - hammock, canoe and tobacco - turn out to be from the Dominican Republic. The Taino dialect, spoken by the local Indian tribe, is still in use on the island of Haiti, of which the Dominican Republic is part. The Spanish conquistadors brought to the Indians not only the Catholic religion, but also their own language. However, the locals, preserving the ancient traditions of the Dominican Republic, not only preserved their own dialect, but also gave the world many words that are associated with serene relaxation and endless beaches.
Everyone dances
This island motto is not just words. Caribbean dances are an important part of the culture and traditions of the Dominican Republic. Having heard the motive of bachata or rumba, few people here can resist not to move to the beat of the music. With a dance, Dominicans are able to express everything - the pain of loss, the joy of meeting, unrequited love and delight.
Dance schools are open for tourists on the island, where you can take several lessons in order to return to your homeland as a completely different person. Caribbean dances help you stay afloat in any situation and experience life's upheavals with dignity. That is why Dominicans always smile and do not hang their nose even in difficult times.
Magnana in the Caribbean
For a European accustomed to punctuality, some features of the national character of local residents can be confusing. It is not customary to rush and fuss here, and therefore being late for a meeting is a common thing for a Dominican. In the traditions of the Dominican Republic, like many other countries in this region, enjoy life slowly.
"Magnana" means "tomorrow" in Spanish. But the deep meaning of this concept lies in the fact that you need to relax and enjoy everything that surrounds you. Magnana is an amazing sensation that becomes not only a tradition in the Dominican Republic, but also a way of life for any traveler who finds himself on the island.
And here it is also customary to try cocktails, masterfully prepared by a nice bartender right on the beach, dance in the company of cute mulatto women and meet the dawn at the water's edge, which in the Caribbean Sea is always conducive to swimming.
