Santo Domingo celebrates its First Colonial Fest (CFEST) to commemorate the culture, art, music, gastronomy and history of the Dominican Republic amidst the monumental settings of the first city in the New World. During the Festival, set for 12-14 October 2012, all the museums will be open until midnight, the bells of the Colonial City will be rung in unison in the evenings, and restaurants will offer Dominican cuisine-themed menus.
There will be five musical evening activities with concerts of urban, jazz, blues and Latin music, symphony concerts, choir performances, arts and crafts market, and activities for children.