Now, I know some of you might raise an eyebrow here because of the complicated history between the DR and Haiti. But let’s be real: the two sides of the island are connected like conjoined twins. In the 19th century, Haiti ruled the whole island for 22 years, and during that time, more African-infused culture, language, and even comida blended in.
Even today, a massive Haitian diaspora lives and works in the Dominican Republic. You’ll hear Kreyòl in the markets and taste it in dishes like sancocho. To deny that influence is like denying that rice is in our locrio. It’s there, whether you like it or not.
