Photo Gallery | Embassy of India, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

The embassy of India collaborated with UNAPEC to organize the India Festival: Colours, Flavors and Traditions on the 27th of March of 2026, comprising a Bollywood fashion show, Indian cuisine based inter-university gastronomic competition, Bharatanatyam performances, and Holi celebrations.
Embassy of India, Santo Domingo organized a curtain raiser marking the International Geeta Mahotsav 2025-26 in association with Soul Dream Ashram, Las Terrenas on 7 March. Swami Anirudhha And Rishi Adityananda, from Bhaktimaarg Ashram, USA conducted a Yagna and gave a discourse on Bhagwat Gita.
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.
The Embassy of India celebrated Republic Day with great fanfare and patriotic fervour. On 27 January 2026, Ambassador KD Dewal hosted a Reception on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day of India in Santo Domingo.
The 77th Republic Day of India was celebrated on the 26th of January of 2026 at Embassy premises wherein Ambassador of India to Dominican Republic Mr. K D Dewal unfurled the Indian National Flag and read out the message to the nation by Hon’ble President of India Mrs. Draupadi Murmu..
The Embassy of India celebrated World Hindi Day at APEC University on 22 January 2026. University students and other Hindi enthusiasts delighted the audience with Vedic chants, Hindi poetry recitations, as well as Hindi songs and dances.
Ambassador K.D. Dewal presented Credentials on the 19th of November of 2025 to the President of the Dominican Republic H. E. Mr. Luis Abinader in an impressive official presentation ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Santo Domingo.
Ambassador K.D. Dewal met with the Representatives of the Indian Ceramic Companies visiting Santo Domingo on 19 November 2025. Amb in his interaction, encouraged the Indian companies, to actively pursue new partnerships and collaborations with DR’s builders, importers and construction professionals.
The Embassy celebrated the 79th Independence Day of India on 15 August of 2025. Head of Chancery Arup Saha hoisted the national flag and delivered the address of the Honorable President of India to the nation.
INDIA was Country of Honor this year at the 17th edition of the prestigious Festival de Cine Global Santo Domingo 2025. The Opening Ceremony on 31st Jan 2025 was held at the prestigious National Theater, and was attended by luminaries of the Media Industry in Dominican Republic as well as international guests. Ambassador Abbagani delivered the opening address to around 1500 attendees. It was a true celebration of Indian Cinema as the first Film screened at the Opening ceremony was the Indian Film All We Imagine As Light, arranged by the Embassy in collaboration with Ministry of Information & Broadcast, India, under the DCDFC Scheme for Promotion of Indian Cinema. The highly acclaimed film has won many awards including the Grand Prix at Cannes 2024. Other Indian Films part of the India Showcase being screened at the Festival on different days are In Retreat, Tractor, and Courage. All the screenings held on days after the Opening Ceremony were at Silver Sun Theater, Caribbean Cinemas. All the screenings were non commercial and access to public was free. All the the Indian films garnered a good response and appreciation from the Dominican audience and film enthusiasts in attendance.
Mission Organized the 3rd edition of the Namaste India Week Festival in collaboration with Agora Mall from 20-26 Jan 2025 at the exhibition atrium of Agora Mall, Santo Domingo. Organised The Opening ceremony attended by around 100 invited guests featuring a Bharatnatyam Performance by Ms Soraya Franco and Bollywood Dance Performances by the dominican group Bellisimas Bollywood. Collaborated and liaised with Agora Mall for setting up stalls featuring Ayurvedic Products, Indian saris and jewellery, clothes and accessories stall, Two Indian restaurant stalls, Printed In India Book Stalls with books for sale by Lexus Books and Ediciones Del Caribe, Nalanda Biblioteca Reading area and Library for Kids and Adults, Sari Stall, and photo booths, Indian Cinema Corner, Indian Scholarships corner, Filming In India, Study In India, India Travel and Tourism stall etc. Coordinated complete installation and Uninstallation of the stalls and stage area and decor. Daily stage presentations were organised at Namaste India from 20th to 26th of Jan 2025, comprising Yoga Sessions, Talks, Lectures, Plays, Bhangra, Gidda and Indian Folk Dance performances from different states by the visiting ICCR Bhangra Dance Troupe during both the noon and evening timeslots, to ensure better footfall and attract visitors to the Festival atrium. These onstage performances centered around the themes of Vedic Chanting, Krishna Bhajans, Meditation, Kriya Yoga, Ayurveda, Yogasanas, and Indian Folk Dance and Bollywood performances. Rectors and top brass as well as students of various top ranking Universities in DR like UNAPEC, UNEFA, UNIREMHOS and UFHEC were in attendance for the Folk Dances shows by the ICCR troupe. A total of approx. 2500 visitors visited the Festival, which concluded in the evening of 26th Jan 2025.
Embassy Collaborated with ICCR to ensure Bhangra Dance Group visit to DR from 24 to 31 Jan 2025. Mission Organized performances of the Dance Group at multiple locations and venues namely Embassy Flag Unfurling event on 26 Jan, National Day Reception on 27th Jan, Namaste India Week Festival from 25 to 26 Jan, at Pabillon de la Fama on 28th Jan, San Cristobal School of Dance on 29th Jan, and the National School of Dance, Directorate General Bellas Artes in Santo Domingo. Embassy Ensured discerning audience comprising important Friends of India and collaborators e.g. University top brass as well as students of various top ranking Universities in DR like UNAPEC, UNEFA, UNIREMHOS and UFHEC for the performances. The National Day Reception audience for whom the group performed included the Vice President of DR and various Ministers and senior functionaries of the Government of DR. The performances were well reported in the print, online and social media.
Mission organized a Series of total 4 Indian Cuisine Demonstration MasterClasses titled "India on Your Plate" for our Dominican friends over a span of 4 weeks. The first class was the very popular "Panner Tikka Wrap" organized on 22.11.2024, followed by weekly classes demonstrating preparation of Zarda Pulao, Samosas and Aloo Tikki Chaat. Mrs. Pushpa Abbagani, spouse of the ambassador delivered a presentation on Indian Cuisine and culinary culture on all days. The Cuisine MasterClasses were hosted at the Chancery Kitchen. Mission hosted total 160 Dominicans,Diplomats and Friends of India for the total 4 cuisine demonstrations across Nov and Dec 2024. The last Cuisine class was held on 13 Dec 2024 for our Dominican friends.
The main event on Dhanvantari Jayanti (9th World Ayurveda Day, October 29, 2024) was organized by Mission in collaboration with the School of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, INTEC University. An Interactive lecture was delivered at the School Of Medicine, INTEC by Dr. Kyra Montagu (Ayurveda and Panchkarma Expert) on the theme "Global Innovations In Panchkarma and Ayurvedic Sciences - Theory and Practice". Medical Students and Faculty of School of Medicine and Department of Clinical Nutrition, INTEC University attended the lecture, exploring natural approaches to health and well-being through Ayurveda. Renowned Professor Jimmy Barranco, the father of Clinical Nutrition in Dominican Republic was the Guest of Honor. Sri Sri Tattva (Caribbean Ayurvedics) which markets Ayurvedic Products in Dominican Republic put up a stall at the event.
Celebrating the 9th World Ayurveda Day celebrations, the Embassy of India organized an interactive lecture on "Global Innovations in Ayurveda and Panchkarma" on October 24, 2024, at St. George's International School for secondary school students of life sciences. The lectures delivered by Ambassador Abbagani and Kyra Montague (an Ayurveda and Naturopathy expert specializing in Panchkarma) were attended by 200 students from St. George's International School.
The Indian Embassy, organized the "India Cultural Day" in collaboration with the University of the Caribbean on 12th Oct 2024. Ambassador Abbagani delivered a lecture on India. The event was well attended by International Relations and Political Science students from the University.The students had the opportunity to interact with the ambassador, taste Indian food, and take photographs wearing traditional costumes and accessories from India. Ambassador Marino Berigüete, Dean of the School of Law and Political Science, UNICARIBE was the chief guest at the event.
India was selected as the guest country at the prestigious 11th NEIBA Book & Culture Fair 2024. In continuation of the celebrations marking #GandhiJayanti2024 and the special occasion of 25 years of diplomatic relations between India and the Dominican Republic, the Embassy organized the Historic Pictures Exhibition based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi titled "The Life and Times of Mahatma Gandhi" at the 11th NEIBA Book and Culture Fair from October 3 to 6, 2024.. Additionally, the Embassy organized an exhibition of Indian books as part of the NEIBA Book Fair. The Embassy donated 250 books on Indian subjects, including the life of Mahatma Gandhi, to the Tierra Blanca library, courtesy National Book Trust, India. The Ambassador addressed the public and media at the inauguration of the book fair on October 3, 2024 and also during the Press Conference held to announce India as the Guest Country.
The Embassy of India celebrated the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in collaboration with the Municipal Palace (Mayor's Office) at Mahatma Gandhi Park in Santo Domingo on October 2, 2024. A delegation of 30 students from the Model United Nations team of St. George's International School participated in the celebrations, delivering speeches on the Gandhian values of compassion and non-violence. The Mayor's Office was represented by Ms. Sina del Rosario, Technical Secretary to the Mayor of Santo Domingo, and Mr. Romeo Ramlakhan, Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Santo Domingo. A group from the Hogar Crea rehabilitation center also attended the celebrations. The Ambassador gifted 30 Spanish-language books entitled "Stories from the Life of Gandhi" to all students of St. George International School, and also contributed 5 copies of this book on Gandhi to the school library.
Embassy of India organised CINEMAGIC INDIA Film Festival to celebrate The Magic of Indian Cinema In the Dominican Republic in collaboration with DGCINE (Directorate General of Cinema) with 10 screenings of Spanish dubbed Indian films. The Opening Ceremony was held on 19th Sep 2024, with a special selection of Films across genres of Romance, History, Modern themes and Coming-of-age Cinema, with Special Effects, Cutting Edge Technology and 3D experiences. Critically Acclaimed, Oscar winning films as well as Recent Blockbusters were part of the Film Festival. The seven Day Festival was spread across two weekends of September and October 2024.
On 15 August 2024, Embassy of India in Santo Domingo celebrated the 78th anniversary of India's Independence, with Flag Hoisting by the Ambassador of India and a cultural program presented by the youngest members of the Embassy.
Embassy of India organized on 12 August 2024 the Indian Cultural Evening in collaboration with the Association of Diplomatic Ladies and Spouses of the Dominican Republic, ADACODI. During the Indian Cultural Evening there were dance demonstrations, henna art and sari fittings, a yoga session, as well as tastings of authentic Indian food.
Ambassador Mr. Ramu Abbagani, with embassy team, participated in the #EkPedMaKeNaam campaign on 7th August 2024 at the Establo de San Luis Ecological Park (part of the Isabela River Reserve) in Santo Domingo Este.
As part of the series of events marking celebration of the 25 years of diplomatic relations between the Dominican Republic and India, a conference and Lecture on "Ancient Historical Heritage of India- Temple Architecture " was organised by Embassy of India on July 9 at the Hall of Culture of APEC University. The opening address before the Lecture was delivered by H.E. Ambassador Ramu Abbagani. Dr. Franklyn Holguín Haché, rector of UNAPEC, also attended the event.
Embassy of India in the Dominican Republic and Foundation Tierra Blanca announced in a joint Press Conference on 25th April 2024 that India will be the Guest Country at 11th Neiba International Book Fair, to be held from 3-6 Oct 2024.
On 24 April 2024, Ambassador Ramu Abbagani and other Embassy officials held a meeting with the Director of the National Council of Free Export Zones, Mr. Daniel Liranzo, where they discussed the possibility of attracting Indian companies to invest in the free zones of the Dominican Republic.
The Embassy of India in Dominican Republic held the Opening Ceremony of CinemaScope India Film Festival 2024 on 26th April 2024 at OASES Auditorium in collaboration with INTEC University's department of Filmmaking and Screenwriting. Oscar winning film RRR subtitled in Spanish was screened at the Festival's opening night, which will be followed by screening of one film per month till July 2024.
Ambassador Ramu Abbagani inaugurated on 8th April 2024, the 5-day annual cultural festival Namaste India Week at Agora Mall in Santo Domingo, which lasted from 8 to 12th April and featured Indian Cuisine, Kriya Yoga workshops, Meditation and Yogasanas for Health, the Play 'Nachiketa' and Indian classical Dance Odissi performances, Lectures and Talks on Ayurveda, Henna and Sari experience stalls & photo booth, Tourism and Travel to India booth, Indian handicrafts and accessories counter, Ayurveda products stall etc.
Ambassador Ramu Abbagani inaugurated the 28th Ecotourism and Production Fair in Sabana de la Mar on April 4, 2024 in which India is the Guest Country, featuring Indian culture, Trade and Commerce as well as promotion of India Tourism, as part of the celebrations marking 25 years of Diplomatic Relations between India and the Dominican Republic.
Ambassador Ramu Abbagani and Mr. Rafael Santos Badia, Director General of INFOTEP University awarding certifications to Yoga teachers trained by the Embassy of India in the Dominican Republic in the fields of bhakti yoga, katma yoga and astanga yoga, during the Certification Ceremony on 4th April 2024 at INFOTEP University.
International Women's Day Celebration on 8th March 2024 at the Embassy of India in the Dominican Republic.
Ambassador of India Mr Ramu Abbagani & Mr Roberto Alvarez, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Dominican Republic, signed the Protocol of Joint Economic and Trade Cooperation on 12 March 2024 to strengthen and develop India-DR cooperation in trade, services, information, industrial technologies and allied fields.
Diplomatic Reception hosted by Embassy of India on 26 January 2024 on the Occasion of Republic Day in Santo Domingo.
Flag Hoisting ceremony on the occasion of 76th Republic Day of India on 26 January 2024 in the Chancery premises.
World Hindi day (10 Jan 2024) Celebrations organized by Embassy of India in the Dominican Republic in collaboration with Universidad APEC in Santo Domingo.
Ayurveda Day (8 Nov 2023) Celebrations organized by Embassy of India in the Dominican Republic in collaboration with INFOTEP University.
Unveiling of Mahatma Gandhi Statue by Hon'ble EAM at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on 29 April 2023
Inauguration of India Pavilion by Hon'ble EAM at Faro Colon Museum, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Inauguration of Embassy of India in Santo Domingo on 28 April 2023
Talks by EAM at the Diplomatic Institute of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Dominican Republic on 28 April 2023
Hon'ble EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar received by his counterpart Hon'ble Foreign Minister of Dominican Republic H.E. Mr. Roberto Alvarez on 28 April 2023
Call on by Hon'ble EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar to Hon'ble President of Dominican Republic H.E. Mr. Luis Abinader on 28 April 2023 at President's Palace
Arrival of Hon'ble EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar in Dominican Republic on 27 April 2023
76th Independence Day of India celebrations at Indian Embassy Santo Domingo
2nd India-Dominican Republic Foreign Office Consultations in Santo Domingo
Presentation of Credentials
Handing over the copy of the Credentials to DR Foreign Minister Mr. Roberto Alvarez