Independence Day of Dominican Republic: February 27
Independence Day is a public holiday in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic (DR), one of the major island countries in the Carribean, observes its yearly celebration of Independence Day every 27th of February. Dominican Republic share borders with Haiti in the Hispaniola region in the Carribean. The country holds a number of establishments (cathedral, universities, castles, etc.) listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The country is known to have the most advanced technological communication in the Carribean islands and boast itself with its self-sustaining sugar production in the region and an economic infrastructur built upon the foundation of liberal economy. To date, The Dominican Republic holds second place in terms of size of economy in the Carribean.
Dominican Republic is a famous tourist attraction in the Carribean. Golf courses, beautiful beaches and lakes, and hiking sites are the top tourist destinations. DR prides itself with its varied colourful culture and having a great number of talented baseball players.
History of Dominican Republic Independence Day
Dominican Republic is under foreign rule from 16th to the early part of the 19th century. The Spain, France, and Haiti share part of the occupation of the country during the three century of foreign invasion. Dominican Republic however initially declared its independence in 1821 but was re-occupied by Haiti thereafter. It once again regained its short-lived independence when it waged war against the Haitians in 1844 in the Dominican War of Independence. Spain later regained control of the area for the more than seven decades until United States took over in 1916 which lasted more than eight years (1924).
Dominican Republic experienced peace and order under the leadership of Horacio Vásquez Lajara whch served as president from 1924 and 1930. The lawlessness following the assassination of the famous DR dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina, has led the then U.S. President Lyndon Johnson of the United States to invade Dominican Republic once again for fear that the country might follow Cuba’s footstep in 1965. The invasion was meant to restore order, cease civil wars, and installs a new government for the county and to stop the spread of Communist government in the Carribean. Year after the invasion, election started and Dominican Republic has once again declared independence from internal and foreign invasion.
Dominican Republic Independence Day: Traditions, Customs and Activities
The celebration of Independence Day in Dominican Republic is considered a non-working holiday day to all salaried employees. Public officials including the president offer speeches in public. People either spend their time at home resting or go to public places to watch free concerts, watch parades or other cultural shows.
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