In 2023, the Dominican Republic unveiled three limited-edition jerseys for the World Baseball Classic, one of which was officially described as a “highly innovative” design named “Cayena.” Cayena is the hibiscus flower – the national flower of the Dominican Republic, locally known as “Sangre de Cristo” (Blood of Christ), symbolizing passion, vitality, and the spirit of sacrifice. This jersey, together with two others – “Country Connect,” themed on national landscapes, and “Plátano Power,” themed on food culture – forms the “cultural trilogy” of Dominican national identity. Notably, these three jerseys were sold exclusively within the Dominican Republic, and this “exclusivity” granted them an artistic value and cultural belonging that transcends ordinary sports merchandise. The innovative breakthrough of the Cayena jersey lies in its bold translation of the hibiscus symbol – traditionally found as a hair ornament in Dominican folk attire – into the design language of modern sportswear, achieving a creative reinterpretation of cultural heritage from folk craft to contemporary design.