Dominican carnival combines history, art, music, and culture to vibrantly express our spontaneity and creativity with enchanting costumes, dances, and masks. Celebrations and costumes vary according to different DR regions. 🎭🎶🏛🌀 Popular characters include Diablo Cojuelo, Califé, Guloyas, and Roba la Gallina. It draws influences from Europe and Africa, and dates back to the colonial period to escape from pressures of religious tradition. 💃🏻 #GoDomRep #MyDR #dominicancarnival | GoDominicanRe

Next month is Dominican Carnival, an annual celebration that takes place throughout February and into early March. The celebration, which typically takes place on Sundays, includes the wearing of colorful costumes that symbolize Dominican religious and traditional characters. Festivities take place all over the island, with each town adding its own twist to the celebration. | GoDominicanRepublic

It's Carnival season in the Dominican Republic! Fly to Santiago or Santo Domingo and enjoy it!! #GoDomRep #dominicanrepublictravel #carnival #carnival2024 #carnivalseason | interCaribbean Airways

Carnaval Dominicano 2019 may be over, however the magic for 2020 is just beginning! Locals all throughout the country work behind-the-scene to bring Dominican culture and identity to life through costume and masks. Are you ready to join the celebration? | GoDominicanRepublic

Dominican Carnival is rooted in a rich history and a passion for the celebration of life—a passion Ramón and Juan have been sharing for nearly 30 years. | GoDominicanRepublic

February is around the corner, let the countdown to Dominican Carnival–carnaval dominicano– begin! Every Sunday during the month of February, colorful parades take place in every major region and city around Dominican Republic – with La Vega Carnival being the oldest, largest and most popular of all. Are you planning to join the festivities? | GoDominicanRepublic