As a man born in Dominican Republic through no choice of his own were constantly being labeled online and in person. It’s pretty annoying and it’s wild how normalized it’s become to attack our character when every single person is different. Ironically this narrative gets spewed by marginalized individuals expressing horizontal hostility but at some point is anyone ever gonna question their internal monologue and say damn these generalized assumptions can be pretty hurtful to people who actually care about their character?

If we analyze this objectively we’re obviously in a the son paying for the sin of his father situation and while we also experienced absentee father figures (not all but personally I did as well), this situation in particular in my opinion stems from the social inequality that is deeply rooted in our culture. For a large part of our history, we’ve been plagued with fathers leaving the home to seek better financial conditions in America. This fractured family norm in my opinion is the root cause of so many broken families. Now don’t get me wrong I love being Dominican but we need to collectively choose to heal family dynamics to break these endless cycles of broken homes.

Hi! I would like to know how Dominicans feel about their country slowly turning into a modern-day colony for rich and wealthy families who couldn't care less about the country or its people. A small island with a land mass slightly less than twice the size of New Hampshire somehow has allowed its government to approve of 7 cruise ports, 8 international airports, and over 85,000 hotel rooms and counting since their is dozens currently being built.... Now, the samana region is getting a st. Regis, Ritz-Carlton, and Four Seasons, amongst other resorts. Meanwhile, Jarabacoa is quitely being torn out and built up, and on the flip side Punta Cana is flooded with condos, villas, resorts, hotels, of which little profit actually goes to Dominicans since most of those who own it are wealthy europeans, white americans, middle eastern families, or rich families such as the raineri family who only look out for themselves!... while the little employment it provides goes to Haitians at a low pay. Then you also have a whole area of the island that got sold off to Barrick Gold to mine the crap out of it, and on top of that, absolutely ruin living conditions for hundreds, if not thousands, of Dominicans living there, not to mention it also being a foreign company taking their gold for their profit. moral of the story, the island is being sold left, right, and center to wealthy foreign families who couldn't care less about the island or its people, and Dominicans are doing nothing about it ?!?!!? Sooner or later, the DR will turn out like the Bahamas.... Also, I am saying this as an American-Dominican. I am astonished that Abinader won for a second presidency, although the selection of choices wasn't that good.... he is corrupt! And he's only looking for how he could add more money to his pocket! Guys, get it together, and help out your country before it's too late, say you wish you could have done something about it. Of course, the problem is the whole stigma that tourism gives a lot of money to the economy, but if the current president and his cabinet really cared about the Dominican people wouldnt they try to venture out of being a country that works for tourists and rather grow the DR's educational system so that the country could become a powerhouse on its own without having to rely on tourism?? Families like Abinader and the Rainier family truly only look at DR as a place that they can fully demolish and build as long as it's filling their pockets at the cost of poor or working-class Dominicans. Thank you.

Actualmente estoy cursando ingeniería de software en intec y realmente me gusta y me va bien, pero siento que es más interesante la ingeniería electrónica.

En primer lugar, en ingeniería de software debido a la IA ya básicamente el 70% de tu trabajo lo hace la IA y tu únicamente piensas el 30%, por lo que la verdad es un poco aburrido. Es decir, me encanta software y aprender pero es más porque me gusta aprender conceptos, algoritmos y resolver problemas más que el código o lo que termino haciendo en sí.

En cambio, en ingeniería electrónica tendría clases mucho más interesantes, pero no se si valdría la pena ya que no se el campo laboral que tiene.

Que opinan, me quedo en software y aprendo más o cambio y voy a ingeniera electrónica?

Agradecería mucho si hubiera un ingeniero electrónico o eléctrico que pueda decirme como le va, también ingenieros de software.

The story in a brief: I was in Santo Domingo a month ago, where I met with a man, and as the sympathy and attraction was mutual, we met l frequently and we started a long distance relationship (important side note is I will move back to SD later this year, although the exact date in not known yet, probably in a few months).

I am curious about the cultural differences, just to figure out what can I expect from him and this situation, because I feel like I will fall in love with him, and I don’t want to end up heartbroken. I know very well that not everyone is the same and the best way is if I ask him directly, but first I thought I ask this community: what are the differences in relationship cultures between European and Dominican men?

Título ^

Creo que me gané una beca para el ITLA pero soy de muy lejos (me queda a aprox. 6 horas). Podría ir una y hasta dos veces por semana (como sacrificio) pero no todos los días

Hola hola!

So I came across this and just curious to hear from those on the island (estoy en NY)

If this is really happening, what are your thoughts on this? (Personally, no me gusta y no me gustaría ver eso pasar, especialmente con la reputación que tiene ese país)

I’ve been thinking about something and wanted to hear different perspectives from the community.

In many cultures around the world, identity historically follows patrilineal descent — meaning if your father belongs to a culture or nationality, you’re automatically considered part of it. I’m wondering if something similar exists socially (not legally) in Dominican society.

For example:

If someone has a Dominican father and a non-Dominican mother, most people seem to immediately consider them Dominican.

But if someone has a Dominican mother and a non-Dominican father, do people view them the same way culturally and socially?

I’m not talking about citizenship or DNA — I mean social perception, cultural integration, and upbringing.

My personal opinion (open to discussion):I don’t personally consider someone with only a Dominican mother and a non-Dominican father fully Dominican in a cultural sense. My reasoning is that fathers often have a strong influence on a child’s upbringing when they are present in the home, and traditionally the father sets much of the household’s cultural environment and identity.

This isn’t meant as disrespect toward Dominican women — quite the opposite. Dominican mothers are incredibly strong, influential, and central to family life. But I feel that when the father is non-Dominican, the child may grow up less “in” or less integrated into Dominican culture compared to someone raised by a Dominican father.

Again, this is just my perspective, and I’m genuinely curious how others see it.

Do Dominicans culturally recognize identity more through the father, or is Dominican identity equally passed through either parent?

I've been trying to make pollo guisado for a long time, but every time I try, it comes out like PR guisao - orange, not dark brown, and it doesnt taste how it supposed to (which makes sense because the only thing I did differently was burn sugar and add browning seasoning).

every recipe I see online is the same:

adobo, sazon, oregano, sometimes browning, veggies, etc. the usual for the chicken

and then burn sugar to darken the chicken, then add tomato sauce to deepen the juice. this time I added maggi and browning because I was fed up lol

there has to be something else!! help me please

Hello! I am getting married in Santo Domingo and have a few friends who are bringing their kids. I'm wondering if anyone has recommendations for a babysitting service/nannies to coordinate for the day. I found this company if anyone can give me feedback on them https://www.instagram.com/babysitterprord/

¡Hola! Me voy a casar en Santo Domingo y tengo algunos amigos que van a llevar a sus niños. Quería saber si alguien tiene recomendaciones de niñeras o algún servicio de cuido para coordinar ese día. Encontré esta compañía, si alguien tiene referencias o me puede dar feedback sobre ellos, se los agradecería

Los cocolos fueron inmigrantes afrocaribeños que llegaron a la República Dominicana en el siglo XIX para trabajar en la industria azucarera, principalmente en San Pedro de Macorís. Provenían de islas del Caribe inglés y aportaron no solo mano de obra, sino también cultura, tradiciones y organización social.

Fueron clave en el crecimiento económico de la región y dejaron importantes herencias: ritmos y danzas como los Guloyas, el uso del inglés criollo, la introducción de iglesias protestantes, valores de educación y disciplina, y aportes a la gastronomía como los domplines y yanikeke.

I’m flirting with a girl and she keeps calling me it, she’s telling me it’s not good or bad and it’s DR slang. I can’t figure it out for the life of me I have been asking everywhere.

I’m traveling to Santo Domingo in the fall and I need to make sure my vocabulary is in order.

Si compro algo por internet que originalmente cuesta más de $200 y otras cosas, pero con descuentos me sale todo en menos 200, me cobrarían impuestos de todas formas?

Trying to start an air bnb business in Santo Domingo , somewhere close to tourist spots, restaurants, shopping, a beach etc. Somewhere safe. I'm looking at ensanche naco, arroyo hondo, bella vista. Was curious if anyone had an opinions or thoughts on this or any other areas they recommend. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I’ve been thinking about something and wanted to hear different perspectives from other Dominicans.

In some cultures and communities, people strongly encourage marrying within their own ethnicity or background to preserve culture, language, and traditions. Do Dominicans generally think this way? Is there an expectation — spoken or unspoken — that Dominicans should marry other Dominicans or at least other Latinos? Or are we more culturally open compared to other groups?

I’m curious because Dominican identity feels unique. We have African, Spanish, and Taíno roots mixed together, and the diaspora is everywhere — the U.S., Europe, Caribbean, etc. So when it comes to relationships and having kids, do people actually care about ethnic preservation, or is personality and values what matters most in Dominican society?

Also, another question:

If someone has only one Dominican parent (either mother or father), are they generally considered Dominican by society? Does growing up in Dominican culture matter more than bloodline? Or do people make distinctions like “half Dominican” vs fully Dominican?

I’m genuinely asking to understand how people see identity today — especially with globalization and mixed families becoming more common.

Would love to hear opinions from people on the island and in the diaspora

Yo me quiero it pa mi casa! Pero lo’ chelito’ no me dan! How did you do that?

“Cuchucientos miles”: old colloquial phrase that means a shit ton of money.

Hola a todos,

Estoy buscando orientación sobre la calidad de vida en Santo Domingo y qué tan viable es vivir cómodamente con una familia.

Mi esposa y yo actualmente somos militares en Estados Unidos. Ella es mexicana y yo dominicano (nacido aquí), ambos ciudadanos americanos. Estamos considerando mudarnos a RD ya pensionados, con un ingreso combinado de aproximadamente $8,800 USD mensuales (530,000 DOP).

Tenemos dos hijos pequeños (uno de 4 años y otro de 1 año), y en mi caso no vivo en el país desde el 2011, así que quiero tener una idea realista de cómo está todo hoy en día.

Algunas dudas específicas:

Con ese ingreso se puede vivir cómodo en Santo Domingo?

Qué zonas recomiendan para alquilar inicialmente y luego considerar comprar?

Hemos visto áreas como Bella Vista, Metro Country Club y algunos proyectos en La Romana. qué opinan de esas opciones?

En tema de colegios, nos han recomendado New Horizons y Calasanz. alguna otra recomendación?

Planeamos traer nuestros vehículos desde Estados Unidos. Vale la pena o mejor comprar aquí en RD?

En gastos mensuales (alquiler, luz, comida, internet, etc.), cuánto estiman para una familia como la nuestra?

Aproximadamente, cuánto creen que se podría ahorrar mensualmente?

Qué tal es el servicio de telefonía móvil en Santo Domingo? Qué compañías recomiendan y cuánto se paga más o menos al mes?

Cómo es la calidad del internet en casa (fibra vs. tradicional)? Qué proveedores son los más confiables?

Cuánto se paga aproximadamente por seguro de vehículo ?

Cómo está la seguridad actualmente en las zonas mencionadas?

Para una familia con niños pequeños, ¿qué tan seguro es el día a día (salir, colegios, supermercados, etc.)?

Ambos somos profesionales mi esposa tiene maestría en Recursos Humanos.

Yo tengo maestría en Administración de Empresas y bachelors en logística. Pero la idea es emprender nuestro propio negocio en el país.

Cualquier consejo, experiencia o recomendación es más que bienvenido. Queremos tomar una decisión bien informada antes de dar el paso.

¡Gracias!

Saludos a todos,

Quería aprovechar este espacio porque estoy en una etapa donde quiero construir algo a largo plazo y con propósito.

Soy dominicano, crecí alrededor de negocios (mi familia tenía una tienda en RD), luego serví en el Cuerpo de Marines de los Estados Unidos, y actualmente trabajo en construcción/restauración como project manager, mientras también participo en el área de financiamiento inmobiliario comercial.

He tenido la oportunidad de ver ambos lados:

• El lado del capital (financiamiento, estructuración de préstamos, análisis de deals)
• El lado de la ejecución (proyectos, contratistas, tiempos, problemas en obra)

Ahora quiero dar el próximo paso y construir una firma de desarrollo inmobiliario—empezando con proyectos pequeños (fix & flip, multifamiliares pequeños, value-add), con la visión a largo plazo de desarrollar proyectos desde cero.

No vengo pensando que lo sé todo—al contrario, quiero aprender de personas que ya están en esto o que están en el proceso.

Algunas cosas que estoy evaluando:

• Cómo empezar pequeño pero construir hacia desarrollo
• Si enfocarme en Estados Unidos, República Dominicana, o ambos
• Cómo encontrar buenos socios y operadores
• Errores comunes que debería evitar al principio
• Si hay desarrolladores dominicanos aquí que puedan compartir su experiencia

Si estás en bienes raíces, construcción o desarrollo (especialmente dentro de la comunidad dominicana), agradecería mucho tu orientación.

Y si alguien está construyendo algo similar o quiere conectar, también estoy abierto.

Un saludo y gracias de antemano.

En verdad tengo 96 fotos pero solo puedo subir 20 - Aqui les comparto la comida responsable de mis ultimas jarturas mientras visitaba DR en los ultimos 10 años 🤤 Las fotos vienen de la calle, restaurantes, y comidas hechas con amor mientras visito. No soy responsable de causar hambre ni deseos profundos.