I have to find 5 holidays for Venezuela that are really interesting and then I have to research them. I have a couple holidays but I need more also I need to know where to go to get information on the holidays not just the names PLEASE HELP!!!
2006-11-14 10:59:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Venezuelan National Holidays
Besides the patriotic holidays, like Independence Day (July 5th), the most popular holidays which most Venezuelans observe include: Christmas day, New Year's day, Carnival, and Holy week.
Fixed Holidays:
1JanuaryNew Year's Day
19AprilMov. Precursor de la Independencia
1MayLabor Day
24JuneBattle of Carabobo
5JulyFirma Acta de Independencia
24JulyBirth of the Libertador (Bolivar Day)
12OctoberDia de la Raza/Columbus Day
25DecemberChristmas Day
31DecemberNew Year's Eve (unofficial but general)
Many businesses and commercial establisments close from the December 24 to January 1, inclusive.
Moveable Holidays:
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Carnival11-12 Feb3-4 Mar23-24 Feb
Palm Sunday24 Mar13 Apr4 Apr
Holy Thursday28 Mar17 Apr8 Apr
Good Friday29 Mar18 Apr9 Apr
Easter31 Mar20 Apr11 Apr
Ascension (banks only)9 May29 May20 May
Carnival (Mardi Gras) is celebrated on Tuesdays. With the preceeding Monday being granted a holiday, most Venezuelans vacate the city and head for the beach for this extra long weekend.
As a predominately Catholic country, Venezuela observes Holy Week (between Palm Sunday and Easter). Many Venezuelans spend this week away at beaches and other popular destinations.
Major Fiestas:
The following fiestas are folkloric celebrations which can offer as much enjoyment to spectators as they do to those that participate in these colorful events.
6 JanuaryLa Paradura del Niño (The Parade of Baby Jesus)- Andes states of Táchira, Mérida, and Trujillo.
MarchLos Tambores de Barlovento (The Drums of Barlovento)- Barlovento, Miranda state at the beginning of the rainy season.
3 MayLa Cruz de Mayo (The cross of May) - provincial towns.
Moveable Fiestas:
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Corpus Christi
Los Diablos de Yare -the main cities of the Federal District, Aragua state, Miranda state, and Cojedes state30 May19 Jun10 Jun
2006-11-14 11:02:38 · answer #1 · answered by Shibi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-01 12:35:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
El Dia de los Muertos is always a fun one.
2006-11-14 11:02:06 · answer #3 · answered by Kiya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋