PUNTA CANA, LA ALTAGRACIA.- Thousands of local and foreign visitors gathered for the fourteenth (14th) edition of the Punta Cana Carnival, last Saturday, February 4th, on Boulevard 1st of November in Puntacana Village, to enjoy the best of the artistic and cultural attractions of various national and international troupes.
The 2023 Carnival Parade began with the coronation of King Momo, the "Merengue Heartthrob," Eddy Herrera, one of the most anticipated surprises of the gala, as the distinction is awarded to outstanding national personalities who inspire Dominican society with their work and, in turn, promote art and culture, explains a press release from the Punta Cana Group.
The cultural celebration continued with a stunning display of colorful masks and costumes from 20 of the best carnival troupes and a parade of 1,500 participants representing Punta Cana, Bávaro, San Pedro de Macorís, San Juan de la Maguana, Nizao, Baní, San Cristóbal, Santo Domingo, Salcedo, Cotuí, Bonao, Puerto Playa, and Barahona. International troupes from Colombia, Spain, Aruba, Haiti, and Miami also participated.
The event concluded with a grand closing concert featuring the most emblematic hits of the artist Eddy Herrera.
Visitors enjoyed the parade from 19 stages, plus 10 bleachers with free admission, in an atmosphere of live music, food trucks and entertainment in a family-friendly and safe space.
Sponsors
The Punta Cana Carnival was sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism (MITUR), Claro, Brugal, Banreservas, Punta Cana – Macao Energy Consortium (CEPM), Canita, Grupo Rica, Bepensa, Induban – Café Santo Domingo, Universal, GB Energy – Texaco, Banco Popular, Airport Team Solutions, Alpha Inversiones, Cana Rock, Banco BHD, Noriega Group, Grupo Raya – Wendy's, BM Cargo, Banco López de Haro, The Butcher Shop, Baskin Robins, El Catador, Hartemania, Tío Leo Cigars, Álvarez & Sánchez- Aperol, Grupo Medios EB, Coolekos, Grupo All Productions, Multicapital Marketing, Del Toro Medical Group, Pirulin and Grabo Estilo.
King Momo's cape and crown were designed and crafted by the visual artist Luis Rivas, known as a creator of fantasies for the carnival, standing out in troupes, floats and costumes for beauty queens, who represent us as a country.
The Muses of Punta Cana
This year, the Muses of Punta Cana paid homage to their homeland and Dominican identity. Their costumes were inspired by elements that honor the resilience of Dominicans in overcoming difficult circumstances and giving their best.
The comparsa was born as an initiative of a group of ladies from the Punta Cana community, who each year jointly design their carnival costumes, choosing a theme representative of Dominican culture.
