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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 ...
Independence Day (Spanish: Día de la Independencia), also known as the Fifth of July (Cinco de Julio) is the national independence holiday of Venezuela, marked every year on July 5 which celebrates the anniversary since the enactment of the 1811 Venezuelan Declaration of Independence, making the country the first Spanish colony in South America to declare independence. [1]
The table below shows a list of the most notable holidays in Venezuela. Popular and public holidays are included in the list. Other public holidays may be observed. In 2019, several days were announced as national holidays based on widespread blackouts. [1]
The Dancing Devils of Yare (Diablos Danzantes del Yare) is the name of a religious festival celebrated in San Francisco de Yare, in the state of Miranda, Venezuela, on the day of Corpus Christi. The Sociedades del Santísimo (Societies of the Holiest) are in charge of the celebration. Its origins are traced back to the 18th century, being the ...
Sephardi Jewish culture in Venezuela (1 C, 6 P) Sport in Venezuela (21 C, 5 P) Surnames of Venezuelan origin (3 P) T. Theatre in Venezuela (2 C) W. Works about ...
Cultural festivals in Venezuela (1 C) M. Multi-sport events in Venezuela (1 C, ...
“Due to the enduring influence of pagan traditions, Christmas celebrations in Belarus blend Christian customs with elements of folk rituals,” the national tourism agency says, noting that most ...
The following category is for cultural festivals in Venezuela, including folk festivals, arts festivals, religious festivals, food festivals, and other sorts. Subcategories This category has only the following subcategory.