The Catholic Church is the majority religion here. Other religious groups are the Evangelical Christians and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. About 1% of the nation's inhabitants practice pure spiritism. The Taino culture has influenced many foods and medicines. The Tainos generally cook their meat and fish over barbacoas, outdoor charcoal-fueled grills.
The merengue is a music and dance style originated in the Dominican Republic in the late nineteenth century. This set, summarizes the three cultures that shaped the idiosyncrasies of Dominican culture. The European influence is to be represented by the accordion, African drum and the aboriginal Taíno or güira.
The merengue is a music and dance style originated in the Dominican Republic in the late nineteenth century. This set, summarizes the three cultures that shaped the idiosyncrasies of Dominican culture. The European influence is to be represented by the accordion, African drum and the aboriginal Taíno or güira.