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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.

The celebration of this period featured various rituals and ceremonies and had dominating religious character. Contemporary celebration of the carnival is completely another holiday. The event developed into a folk fest in 1844 when the country turned independent. The Independence Day which the citizens celebrate on the 27th of February is one of the most favorite and much waited holidays among local folks. Many country celebrations still feature religious character. On the 21st of January the St Altagracia Day is celebrated in the capital of the country. Local folks consider this catholic saint to be the patron of the city and organize splendid saint honoring celebrations.
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