Tomorrow is "Dia de la Independencia" or Independance Day here in the Dominican Republic

This year is the country´s 166th Anniversary from its split with Haiti on February 27, 1844. The Dominican Republic had historically been occupied by both Spanish and French colonists since the arrival of Columbus in 1492.

This important public holiday will start with a holy Mass in many a town at around 8.30am and after mass, many  school children from various schools, as well as military personnel from local bases will march through the streets, accompanied by military bands.