And in the evenings we danced merengue…
While merengue might bring to mind carefree evenings, this vibrant music and dance have a rich and complex history. Let's move back to the early 19th century, to small Dominican towns – it was there that the first sounds of merengue resounded, which soon spread throughout the country. Today, merengue is danced not only by Dominicans, but also by people from other Latin American countries, blending elements of their native cultures into the rhythm. If you have been lucky enough to visit the Dominican Republic, you have certainly experienced the spontaneous dancing that takes place at street bars, in stores or on beaches. Merengue is one of the symbols of the Dominican Republic and a vibrant expression of Dominican joy and passion. In the history of the country, merengue not only played an integral part in the events held in Dominican pueblos but also had its moments on the political stage.
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