The first Dominican Republic (DR) Merengue Festival was held in the Capital City of
Santo Domingo in 1967 as an initiative to promote awareness and enjoyment of the
country’s lively music.
The Merengue Festival is sponsored by the Brugal Company, the DR’s historic maker
of rum, and is one of the most delightful events held each summer in Santo Domingo.
This joyous celebration lasts for several days and brings together Dominicans and
visitors from around the world to enjoy the best Merengue orchestras, and unique dining
and cultural offerings.
2008 Program
Hour July 24, 2008
9:00 am Academic Forum: Merengue, the most genuine cultural expression of
the Dominicans. Universidad APEC
3:00 pm The Artisanes Route
8:00 pm Brugal Merengue Festival Opening featuring “Merengue de los 80’s” at
the Avenida del Puerto
11:00 pm 80’s Party at the Jaragua Hotel
July 25, 2008
9:00 am Artisanes Route
7:00 pm Rum Brugal Tasting
8:00 pm Folklorical Show “My Land Rhythms” at the Narciso González Theater
9:00 pm Brugal Merengue Festival at the Port featuring following orchestras:
Fernando Villalona
Kiko el Presidente
La Banda Gorda
Festival in Santo Domingo Este
Las Chicas del Can
Julián Oro Duro.
July 26, 2008
9:00 am Artisanes Route
9:00 pm Brugal Merengue Festival at the Port featuring following orchestras:
Pochy Flia. y la Coco Band
Querubanda
Eddy Herrera
11:00 pm Merengue Party at the Hotel V Centenario
July 27, 2008
5:00 pm Closing Parade
6:00 pm Brugal Merengue Festival at the Malecón featuring following orchestras:
Fefita la Grande
El Jeffrey
Sergio Vargas,
Geovanny Polanco y
Héctor Acosta, el Torito
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