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The Secret Is Samaná Episode Explores Santa Bárbara de Samaná—The Cultural Heart of the Peninsula

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  SAMANÁ, Dominican Republic — The latest episode of The Secret Is Samaná , the travel documentary series produced by iTravel for Culture , turns its attention to a place many travelers overlook: Santa Bárbara de Samaná , the historic and cultural capital of the Samaná Peninsula. While most visitors to the region remain within the resort-lined beaches of Las Terrenas , this episode ventures deeper into the peninsula to reveal a city rich with culture, history, and everyday life. Guided by local host Leonyz Armand Jorge—known simply as Leon , the journey begins with a promise he repeats throughout the day: “My house has the best view in all of Samaná.” But before viewers ever see that view, Leon leads the crew through the city itself—introducing the people, landscapes, and traditions that shape Santa Bárbara’s identity. The episode unfolds as a road trip through the heart of the peninsula, offering a layered portrait of Samaná beyond the postcard imagery of Caribbean travel. Stops ...
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The Secret Is Samaná Episode Four Explores Dominican Culinary Heritage Beyond the Tourist Trail

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SAMANÁ PENINSULA, Dominican Republic — The latest installment of The Secret Is Samaná , the cultural travel documentary series from iTravel for Culture , shifts the lens from scenic beaches and street snacks to something far deeper: the foods that shape identity, memory, and family tradition in the Dominican Republic. Episode Four takes viewers on a road-trip across the Samaná Peninsula, guided by local host Leon , uncovering culinary traditions rooted in everyday life rather than the tourist economy. The journey reveals how food functions not only as nourishment but also as a living archive of history, migration, and community. Moving between small roadside kitchens, family homes, and historic communities, the episode captures moments that feel less like a travel program and more like an invitation into the cultural fabric of the region. Stops along the route include roadside pork stands in Las Terrenas , the warm hospitality of Coyote where Journey Cake and coffee carry echoes of C...
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Alma Film Festival - 2026 Program Schedule

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Alma Film Festival - Schedule A six-day cultural convergence across film, scholarship, global diplomacy, and immersive community experience. Tuesday, March 17 — Opening Night Premiere 4:00 PM - Opening Reception & Screening The Film: Dangerous Waters Produced by Dominican filmmaker Pedro Catrain Jr Film Screens at 5 PM About the Film Location: Hotel Alisei Las Terrenas - Beach Resort Venue Details Directions   7:00 PM - Cocktails & Conversation Location: El Mosquito Beach Bar at Playa Bonita Venue Details Directions Wednesday, March 18 — Dominican Day A full-day cultural immersion experience designed to connect international guests with the Samaná community. Encourage Attendees to Explore The Community 9:00 AM Screening of i-Travel For Culture Series - The Secret Is Samana Episode 6 - Looks at the History of Samana Followed by A brief talk  Location: Hotel Alisei Las Terrenas - Beach Resort Venue Details Directions 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Flavors and Rhythms Las Terrenas ...
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