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Venezuela's cultural heritage includes the original Venezuelan natives, the Spanish and Africans who arrived after the Spanish conquest, and the 19th century waves of immigration that brought many Italians, Portuguese, Arabs, Germans, Moroccan Jews, and others from the bordering countries of South America. About 93% of Venezuelans live in urban ...
The Circo Monumental of Mérida, center of the contest Queen of the Sun (Reina del Sol). Feria del Sol (English: Fair of The Sun), or Carnaval Taurino de América (English: Bullfighting carnival of America), is an international cultural festival held in the city of Mérida, Venezuela every year in February.
Learn about how countries across the world celebrate Valentine's Day including February 14 traditions from France, Italy, Germany, Finland, England and more.
María Lionza is the central figure in one of the most widespread new religious movements in Venezuela. The cult of María Lionza began in the 20th century as a blend of African, indigenous and Catholic beliefs. [1] She is revered as a goddess of nature, love, peace and harmony. [2]
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Beyond the familiar traditions like Santa Claus, a fir tree, caroling and gift-giving, a number of countries—including the U.S.—bring their own unique twists, both old and new, to the holiday.
Afro-Venezuelan ceremonies have been primarily linked to the Christian calendar, and many Afro-Venezuelan music, dance, and costume traditions are associated with specific church celebrations. The Nativity, Holy Week, Corpus Christi, the Cruz de Mayo, and patron saints' holidays are central to Afro-Venezuelan expressive culture throughout the ...