Guests of the festival also have a chance to visit various street performances featuring various themes. Commonly street artists perform comic sketches touching upon political and everyday life. Within the festival different interesting performances and engaging concerts for children are held. A good tradition of the festival is bright and exciting performances of numerous folk music groups being the best reflection of the local culture and a perfect way for foreign guests to learn the culture and folk traditions.
The festival in Santo Domingo attracts carnival troupes from all the regions of the country. The last day of the Carnival features distribution of awards among best troupes. Another much waited event of the last day of the Carnival is choosing of the King of the Carnival who then leads the final carnival procession. According to historical data the first carnivals in Santo Domingo started as far back as in the 16th century.
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