Sightseeing in the Dominican Republic is synonymous with being in a tropical paradiseBoth for its climate that invites you to discover the excellent beaches of white sand and turquoise water, as well as for its people who are welcoming, pleasant, cheerful and with the rhythm on the surface. Indeed, talking about rhythm on the surface is talking about merengue, a Dominican musical genre that no tourist can miss and dance.
The meringue was born in the Dominican Republic at the beginning of the XNUMXth century, his music is upbeat, catchy and easy to dance to. His instruments reflect the European influence such as the accordion, African as the tambora (the two-head drum) and Taíno for the güira. Currently, wind instruments and the saxophone have been incorporated.
The merengue is danced all year round, but it is at Christmas and New Year's parties that the hubbub is total, unleashing endless parties to the rhythm of this catchy and sensual music.
The merengue, considered the national rhythm of the Dominican Republic, celebrates every year in the month of July on Merengue Festival in Santo Domingo. There are three days of festivities with the best exponents of merenguera music who come together on George Washington Avenue, better known as the Malecón.
This year, the 44th delivery of the festival was held, with the presence of established artists such as Tony Rosario, El Jeffrey, Fernando Villalona, Anibal Bravo, Sergio Vargas, Francisco Santana and Miriam Cruz, among other artists. The emotional note was put by Francis Santana, "El Songo" because this year the festival was dedicated in his honor for his 68 years in music.
The festival is characterized by presenting the new promises of the Dominican merengue, to the stars of the moment and to the merengueros who made history and propelled the musical genre to transcend borders.
You know a traveler, when you arrive in the Dominican Republic and have the opportunity to go to a disco, do not stop dancing "move your booty", "I know I lost you", "if you go" and "Abuser", among many other songs that will delight your stay, your body and your heart.