Dominican Independence Day by Princess Hotels

Do you want to know how the Dominican Independence Day is celebrated? February is considered the month of the Dominican carnival: every weekend in February, carnivals are celebrated in the different Dominican provinces. However, there is a day in the month that shines even more than the carnival, it is the 27th of February: Dominican Independence Day.

What is the atmosphere like on the streets of the Dominican Republic on Independence Day?

Drums, processions, and vigorous melodies are heard throughout the country’s streets. Among traditional costumes of the devil, caliph, or chicken thief, who dance in an extravagant way. The heart beats on its own on February 27th, national holiday commemorating the independence of the Dominican Republic from Haitian domination in 1844.

On February 27th, the celebrations of Independence Day are combined with the official carnival celebrations, making it a doubly festive and joyful day. In the heart of that carnival atmosphere, a memory, a moment, a flag, a day of national pride to honor the founding fathers of the country, Juan Pablo Duarte, Ramón Matías Mella, and Francisco del Rosario Sánchez. Also, all those who bravely fought for independence from their neighbor on the island: Haiti.

• Military parades are held on the streets of the Air Force, National Police, National Army, Armed Forces, and Navy.
• Floral offerings are made and tributes are paid at the Altar of the Homeland.
• Masses are celebrated at different points in the country on the occasion of this national holiday, probably the most important in the country.

What does the Dominican flag symbolize?

Here we explain the symbolism of the colors of the Dominican Flag:

• Vermilion red: represents the blood shed by the patriots in the battles to achieve the country’s independence.
• Ultramarine blue: symbolizes the sky that covers the homeland and from which God protects and cares for the nation and the ideals of the Dominicans.
• White: represents peace and unity among the Dominican people.
• In the center of the flag is the Dominican coat of arms, highlighting the open Bible in the Gospel of San Juan.

*It is the only country in the world where the Bible is on its coat of arms, a source of pride among the Dominican nation.

How is Dominican Independence Day celebrated at Princess hotels?

At Princess hotels in the Dominican Republic, we celebrate our Independence Day on February 27th with a carnival. Our hotel is filled with music, color, and our Dominican flag!

Our entertainment team prepares colorful activities, games, parades, and music with fun costumes. Flags are raised around the hotel and homage is paid to Dominican food in our buffets.

Of course, it is a day where all our clients enjoy, have fun, and learn a little more about Dominican history and traditions. A day of color and joy where clients who wish can be part of the parades. Each hotel imbues each of the celebrations with its characteristic spirit, in a fun and great way! We invite you to share Dominican Independence Day with us!