The event provided the distribution of waste recycling stations, the implementation of reusable cups, and the use of biodegradable disposables on pallets. The purpose is to promote sustainable initiatives and reduce environmental impact.
Foreigners and Dominicans gathered last Saturday, February 3, for the fifteenth edition of the Punta Cana Carnival. It is an initiative of the Puntacana Group, taking place on Boulevard 1ro. November of The Village Puntacana. Attendees enjoyed the best of artistic and cultural attractions from various national and international troupes.
A press release highlights that the parade began with the coronation of King Momo, George Bell. He was a prominent Dominican baseball player who won numerous awards in Major League Baseball. He was also the first Dominican to receive the Most Valuable Player of the American League award. Following his coronation, Bell strolled along the boulevard in a collectible vehicle, driven by Frank Rainieri, founder of Grupo Puntacana.
The cultural festival continued with an impressive multicolor display of masks and costumes from 37 of the best troupes. Moreover, more than 1,500 carnival members representing various areas and countries participated in the parade.
The parade integrated various modalities. (External source).
Visitors enjoyed the parade from 21 stages as well as 10 stands, with free admission. It provided an atmosphere of live music, food trucks, and family-friendly entertainment. Waste recycling stations, reusable cups, and biodegradable disposables were also available to promote sustainable initiatives and reduce environmental impact.
The event had the support of various organizations and companies like All Productions, Alpha Inversiones, and Altice Dominicana, among others.
The Muses of Punta Cana honor Dominican baseball
This year, Las Musas de Punta Cana paid tribute to Dominican baseball players, alluding to the sport and recognizing the careers of those who have exalted the country internationally. The troupe was born as an initiative of a group of ladies from the Punta Cana community, who each year jointly design their carnival costumes, choosing a theme representative of Dominican culture.
Inspiration and costumes of King Momo
King Momo’s cape and crown were designed and made by the plastic artist Luis Rivas. The costumes stand out for the simplicity of the lines, highlighting the colors red and black, resulting in a majestic staging. Rivas is known as a creator of carnival fantasies, standing out in troupes, floats, and costumes for beauty queens, which represent us as a country.
The Punta Cana Carnival is the most anticipated meeting of art and culture in the Eastern region. It was initiated in 2008 by Grupo Puntacana with the purpose of promoting the folkloric traditions of the Dominican Republic and the invited countries to local and foreign visitors.
Cover photo: George Bell, a long-time Dominican baseball player, was crowned king. (External source).