Exploring Dominican Republic: Culture, Cuisine & Caribbean Adventures
Podcast: History of the Caribbeans | Exploring Resilience and CulturePublished On: Sun Jul 13 2025
Description: Most people know the Dominican Republic for beaches and resorts — but few know the truth beneath the tourist trail. From Taino resistance to Afro-Caribbean spirituality, and from Carnival devils to revolutionary sisters, this is a nation built on survival, spirit, and rebellion.Why does Dominican food hold centuries of history in every bite? Why are women the true protectors of cultural memory? And what do masked Carnival devils have to do with the slave trade?This isn’t your average travel guide — it’s an immersive journey through a country that refuses to be silenced, whitewashed, or forgotten.Would you recognize resistance if it danced past you in a mask? Or would you just call it a festival?
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