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Gathering knowledge from our own experiences.

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bring the Word of Jesus Christ to whatever situation we encounter

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Preaching can happen anywhere and is not something that is only done by a priest in the pulpit.

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Dominicans share the meaning of Jesus’s life with others

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Draw wisdom from Sacred Scripture, the tradition of the Church and our Dominican Family.

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Engage in critical reflection, communal study and dialogue on issues affecting our community, Church and the world.

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Totally valid to keep studying/be part of a church

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Major in something that can help the world

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Go to school and finish high-school :)

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Nepotism is considered a good thing, since it implies employing people one knows and trusts, which is of primary importance.

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When possible, the extended family lives together or within the same vicinity.

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The oldest male in the extended family makes decisions that affects the balance of the family.

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If someone from the extended family needs help, it is expected from a Dominican family to help them.

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The family forms the basis of stability.

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Formed by living together. Community is a place of friendship and laughter, where we foster inter-dependence, and a sense of the common good.

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Means a bruja/witch is getting married with someone!

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When the first rain in May fall, scatch the water with your hands and wash your face. This will get rid of wrinkles and purify. Save some in a jar to use later for whatever ails you.

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If a dog howls with persistence somebody in the neighborhood will die.

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You are never to work or do anything of great effort on Corpus Christi Day. That is a “cosa mala”/ “bad thing”

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The most effective according to witches

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There are the resguardos/amulets that are worn for protection against enemies. Those include:

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The equivalent to Friday the 13th in the USA. No matter how you look at it, it is bad luck.

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Can cure diseases thanks to Curanderos/ Healers

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Can cure diseases thanks to Curanderos/ Healers

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The Curanderos are usually Brujos, both at the same time. They are considered to be quite powerful.

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This spirit is brought into existence to make another person sick.

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This spirit is brought into existence to protect the owner of some property.

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Any person that the owner of this spirit comes in contact with will become sick or crazy.

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An extremely long Illness or a swift Illness

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An extremely long Illness or a swift Illness

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Said to occur when a person hires a brujo/sorcerer or a bruja/sorceress to call upon the spirit of a diseased person to gain vengeance or because they are envious of someone and transmit it to them.

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the practice of black magic; the use of spells through  herbs, animals, chanting, singing, dancing, small idols, card reading and smoke.

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Same concept as the güira. Dominicans have an unique style, don't you think?

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Often used during independence day, but it mostly represent our hardworking culture

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This fully represents that defines what Dominican music is with our distinguishable merengue and bachata!

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The actual "vejigas" come from cows sacrificed cows but let's keep it family friendly and use this newspaper one instead

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Cómo armar una vejiga de Diablo Cojuelo, cortesía de Kola Real

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Of course, this is a material representation of our carnival!

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Clothing that represents our independence day!

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Not having a religion where Jesus and God is present

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Not having a religion where Jesus and God is present

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Broad examples are Christianity, Catholic Evangelicals. Is categorized as wrong not having any religion at all.

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Reveals to much skin,
there is no use of a jacket,
extremely provoctive

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Women have to dress more in a conservative waay

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Women have to dress more in a conservative waay

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That means no tight clothes or use clothing that is extremely provocative for your everyday use.

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A woman having a long "ex-boyfriends" list

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A woman having a long "ex-boyfriends" list

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And by ex-boyfriends I mean having different affairs and hopping to one men to the next. This is seen as unacceptable and are often categorized as "cueros" or "chapiadoras."

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LGBTQ+ face legal and social challenges that are not experienced by other people. They do not enjoy the same rights as those who aren't from these group. Attitudes towards members of the LGBT community tend to be like that thanks to Catholic mores.

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"Women cannot be the head of the household"

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"Women cannot be the head of the household"

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Dominican's culture is extremely sexist. For Dominicans, is atrocious to see a man being controlled by a women; men are seen as weak while women are seen as manipulative. However, as for women is totally normal to be controlled by a man.

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Go to the carnival and receive a "vejigazo"

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Go to the carnival and receive a "vejigazo"

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it is part of the Carnival tradition to “flee from the diablos cojuelos” because they can give you a “vejigazo”, that is, a whip with a whip as part of this cultural celebration

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Even to the supermarket!
Appearance is very important for us. Clothes indicate social standing and success.

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At 12 pm, this is the go to meal for many Dominican households and individuals.

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Tradition at the table: the concón. It is the part of the cooked rice that remains attached to the container where it is prepared.

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In the past the concón" was the rice that the masters did not eat and therefore were passed to those who worked for them.

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Seen during November and December in the streets or inside houses; yes, is Christmas time!

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If you see this, it means the Dominican carnival season (go to norms to know more about it) has finally arrived!

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Means to come here

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