¿Qué es?
Dominican Republic in Spanish is...
What is República Dominicana?
What is a common activity done on Easter Sunday
Kite flying
The main traditional dish associated with Semana Santa in the Dominincan Republic
What is Habichuelas con Dulce?
What is one thing banned during Semana Santa?
What is Loud music
Semana Santa means...
What is Holy Week?
List one dessert eaten during this time
What is
Habichuelas con Dulce
Dulce de Coco
Dulce de Leche
Majarete
List one popular destination that people travel to?
Boca Chica, Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, or Jarabacoa
True or False
Semana Santa, though solemnly and widely celebrated as an important religious holiday in the Dominican Republic, is still considered a less significant occasion than that of Navidad (Christmas).
False,
Semana Santa is considered the most important religious holiday in the Dominican Republic.
List one fish dish eaten during this time
What is
Bacalao guisado
Pescado frito
Pescado al coco
What is one thing that is sacred during this time?
What is Family time
When is Semana Santa celebrated?
from Palm Sunday (Domingo de Rayos) to Easter Sunday (Domingo de Pascua)
What is a Tayota (Chayote)?
A type of squash that is native to Mexico but now grown in various warm climates, that is used in many Dominican stews.
What is Easter Sunday better known as?
What is Domingo de Resurrección
What is Semana Santa in the Dominican Republic and its significance?
Semana Santa, Holy Week, is the most important holiday in the Dominican Republic. It's an annual Easter celebration that celebrates Jesus Christ's death on the cross and his resurrection.
List the three traditional drinks consumed during Holy Week
What is
Jugo de Jagua
Morir Soñando
Jugo de Tamarindo (Tamarind Juice)
What is done on Sábado Santo?
What is Mourning