The Artistry of Dominican Carnival

City University of New York. City College

Carnival costume -- Dominican Republic

Carnival -- New York (State) -- New York

Dominican Republic -- Social life and customs

Washington Heights (New York, N.Y.) -- Social life and customs

This exhibition features a radiant display of traditional masks and costumes typically used during carnival in different provinces of the Dominican Republic, but created for Dominican carnival in the United States. The materials, in vibrant tropical colors, are designed by children and young adults who live in Washington Heights. They are supervised by a crew of dedicated individuals from the Juan Pablo Duarte Foundation who are committed to sharing Dominican culture and its customs with the community. The exhibit also features posters and photos that display the richness of "El Carnaval del Boulevard" celebrated in Washington Heights in July.

This site contains parallel texts in English and Spanish.

City University of New York. City College

City University of New York. City College

Masks (costume)

Costumes (character dress)

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