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Folklore
Experience The Cojuelo Culture of the Dominican Republic
At Cojuelo Folklore, we are dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich and diverse folklore of the diablo Cojuelo in the Dominican Republic. Originating in Spain and brought to the Dominican Republic in 1520, the Cojuelo culture has become an integral part of the country's Independence Day celebrations. Our mission is to offer a platform for people to learn, appreciate, and engage with various cultural traditions.
Learn about the history of the Diablo Cojuelo in the Dominican Republic, under our history tab. Including origins and stories that have spread throughout the island across time and space.
Explore some of the different types of Cojuelos found in DR. Each city and town holds unique costume elements and artistic contributions. Enjoy the video posts..
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Carnival Dominicano: masks, traditions, and culture. (2023, April 29). Moon Travel Guides. https://www.moon.com/travel/arts-culture/carnaval-dominicano-masks-traditions-and-culture/
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Chap. 1, Bauman, Richard. 2004. A World of Others’ Words: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Intertextuality
Dominican Republic - Countries - Office of the Historian. (n.d.). https://history.state.gov/countries/dominican-republic
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dominican parade – NYC Parade Life. (n.d.). NYC Parade Life. https://nycparadelife.com/tag/dominican-parade/
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Ministerio de Cultura. (2022). Noticias Y Eventos, Carnaval Dominicano. Govierno de la Republica Dominicana. Ministerio de Cultura - Cultura anuncia cierre de George Washington por Desfile Nacional de Carnaval
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Sims, E. R. (1921). El Diablo Cojuelo, Luis Vélez de Guevara. Francisco Rodríguez y Marín. Modern Philology, 18(11), 620–622. https://doi.org/10.1086/387374
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Sims, Martha, and Martine Stephens. Living Folklore, 2nd Edition : An Introduction to the Study of People and Their Traditions, Utah State University Press, 2011. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/osu/detail.action?docID=800333.
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