Hola Bollywood 2026, a four day Indian Film Festival, was inaugurated on 19 February 2026 at Caribbean Cinemas, the only VIP multiplex in the Dominican Republic, in presence of a large number of eminent personalities of the Dominican Republic from Films and Cine field. Ambassador K. D. Dewal opened the Festival with his short speech highlighting the vibrant culture of filmmaking in India and importance of films in Indian Society.