Grupo Puntacana announced the fifteenth edition of the Punta Cana Carnival, to be held next Saturday, February 3, 2024, on Boulevard 1ro. November of Puntacana Village.
The doors open at 2:30 pm and the grand parade will begin at 3:30 pm, with the participation of more than 20 troupes, more than 1,500 national and international carnival-goers that will celebrate Dominican folklore and culture. It is estimated to receive more than 15 thousand people, including nationals and tourists.
During the event, the public will be able to enjoy the coronation of the King or Queen Momo which constitutes the big surprise of the festival gala, since the distinction is awarded to prominent and influential national personalities, who inspire Dominican society with their work. Last year, the renowned singer Eddy Herrera He was crowned King Momo of the Carnival parade.
In previous editions, they have been crowned as King Momo figures such as:
- Oscar de la Renta
- Marcos Diaz
- Michel Camilo
- Jose Antonio Molina
- Freddy Geneva
- Milly Quezada
The Punta Cana Carnival is a free event to the general public, and will have platforms for sale for those who wish to purchase their tickets at the Four Points by Sheraton Puntacana Village hotel, the Visitor’s Center of Puntacana Resort & Club and at the offices of Real Estate Sales at Galerías Puntacana, Puntacana Village.
This edition will feature food trucks and entertainment in a family-friendly and safe environment.
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For the first time, the event will have the Three Faces Cave a space open to the public with gastronomic offers and experiences for the entire community.
Similarly, the event will feature the distribution of waste recycling stations, the implementation of reusable cups and the use of biodegradable disposables on pallets, with the purpose of promoting sustainable initiatives and reducing environmental impact.
About Puntacana Group
The Puntacana Group is a pioneer company in sustainable tourism, with an umbrella of 18 thousand direct and indirect collaborators, which 54 years ago, had the vision and dream of developing a destination, with the mission of creating a tourist community that respects the nature and promotes social responsibility.
About the Punta Cana Carnival
He Punta Cana Carnival It is the most anticipated meeting of art and culture in the Eastern region. The cultural festival was born in 2008, as an initiative of Grupo Puntacana, with the purpose of promoting the folklore traditions of the Dominican Republic and the invited countries, to thousands of local and foreign visitors.
Among the emblematic troupes of the Punta Cana Carnival are “Las Musas de Punta Cana”, made up of a group of ladies from the community, who each year jointly design their carnival costumes, choosing a theme representative of Dominican culture.
The Muses of Punta Cana are accompanied by the Puntacana International School (PCIS) troupe, in which students and members of the school staff parade in ingenious carnival costumes, symbolizing themes related to the environment and the country’s culture. The group of Los Tres Caras, the protectors of Las Musas, also participates.
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