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Dominican Republic - Travelling theatre of Los Guloyas

Los Guloyas de San Pedro de Macorís are part of the culture and history of Dominican Republic and at the same time have been declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

It emerged from the descendants of the black cocolos who migrated to the city of San Pedro de Macorís from the British islands of the Caribbean and their main characteristic is that they wear masks.

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Accessibility: Very good, access roads and avenues are in good condition.
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Other data of interest

Dominican Republic

Historical name

Los Guloyas

Address

San Pedro de Macorís   , PC: 21000 .

Classification

Intangible heritage expression

Category

Inscribed on the representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Function-Testimony

Access level

Free

Property kind

Community

Declarations

  • Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity en 2005-11-26 0