Thousands of local and foreign visitors gathered at the fifteenth (15th) edition of the Punta Cana Carnival an initiative of Puntacana Group, held last Saturday, February 3, on Boulevard 1ro. November of The Village Puntacana, to enjoy the best of the artistic and cultural attractions of various national and international troupes.
The parade began with the coronation of King Momo, the prominent Dominican baseball player. George Bell, who played in Major League Baseball in the 1980s and 1990s, being the first Major League player to hit three home runs on an opening day.
Bell was named Most Valuable Player of the American League, likewise, he won 3 Silver Bats in 1985, 1986 and 1987. After his coronation, Bell rode down the boulevard in a collectible vehicle, driven by Frank Rainieri founder of Grupo Puntacana.
Rainieri stressed that the importance of celebrating the carnival is the integration of all social sectors. «Dominicans and more than 1,500 foreigners converge here, sharing and enjoying as brothers an organized, healthy, and family atmosphere. “We are making a model of showing our culture.”
He said that the carnival is part of the complementary offer of Dominican tourism and the Eastern zone. Visitors enjoyed the parade from 21 stages, 10 stands with free admission, in an atmosphere of live music, food trucks, and entertainment in a family-friendly and safe space.
The Punta Cana Carnival had the support of various sponsors.
The Muses of Punta Cana honor Dominican baseball
This year Las Musas de Punta Cana paid tribute to Dominican baseball players.
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.
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.
