Music
Famous genre of music that originated on the island?
What is Bachata?
The country's national breakfast food consisting of plantains, fried eggs, cheese and salami?
Hint: "The Three Hits"
What is Los Tres Golpes?
This actress won a Golden Globe, this year for Best Supporting Actress in film Emilia Perez.
Who is Zoe Saldaña?
This writer, activist, and politician is known as the country's founding father.
Who is Juan Pablo Duarte?
Genre of music that incorporates instruments like la tambora, güira, and accordion?
What is Merengue?
A snack/appetizer that is made out of fried dough, cheese and/or chicken/meat.
What are Pastellitos?
This muscisian is now known as the king of Dembow.
Who is El Alfa?
The Dominican Republic declared its independence from Haiti on this date.
What is February 27, 1844?
Traditional Afro-Dominican music style that has deep spiritual and religious connections, often played during religious ceremonies and festivals, using long drums?
What is Palo?
This popular drink is served chilled with orange juice, evaporated milk, and sugar.
What is Morir Soñando?
These artists are known as two people who revolutionized Bachata.
Who is Anthony and Romeo Santos?
btw, they're not related lol
These sisters were known for starting the activist movement against dictator Rafael Trujillo
Who were Las Hermanas Mirabal? (Las Mariposas)
Genre of music that is the fast version of merngue?
Perico Ripiao
Shout out Fefita La Grande! (queen of perico ripiao)
What does the dish "La Bandera" consist of?
What is white rice, beans, steak/chicken, platano maduro and aguacate?
This Bronx-native actor won an NAACP Image Award for his performance in the netflix series "When They See Us".
Who is Jarell Jerome?
After declaring independence on February 27, 1844, the Dominican revolutionaries celebrated by doing this at la Puerta del Conde.
What is raising the Dominican flag and shouting "¡Dios, Patria y Libertad!" (God, Fatherland, and Liberty)?