From March to June, the DR will showcase three drama festivals at Santo Domingo and Santiago theaters. These are the VI International Festival of Theater (FITE) from 17-24 June, bringing excellent works from around the world to local audiences. Two festivals with local productions will precede the international event. These are the Festival Emilio Aparicio (1-15 March) at the Teatro Monina Sola of the Centro Cultural Narciso Gonzalez with the participation of emerging theatrical groups. And the Festival National de Teatro that will take place 16-31 March at the Palace of the Arts in Santo Domingoand the Gran Teatro del Cibao in Santiago. The events are coordinated by the Ministry of Culture.