The Dominican Republic which shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti has arich history beginning with the first inhabitants the Taino indians to theSpanish c... » 

The Dominican Republic which shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti has arich history beginning with the first inhabitants the Taino indians to theSpanish conquistadors African slaves and numerous waves of immigrants.Culture and Customs of the Dominican Republic is the first book to encompassthe vibrancy of the land its people and their cultures and customs. Itsurveys the daily lives of average Dominicans and also the unusual folkpractices of the rural populace. Attention is also given to the thrivingDominican community in New York City the Dominacanyors.Students and interested readers will be intrigued by this insidersaffectionate portrait of the Dominicans. This littleknown culture isilluminated with chapters on the land its history and people religionssocial customs media and film literature performing arts architecture artsculpture and photography. Culture and Customs of the Dominican Republic isa major contribution to the understanding of the developing Caribbean andHispanic peoples. «