Miranda State Culture: Traditions and Customs

The Miranda state culture It is an important part of the Mirandino people, since the traditions and customs of a place are closely related to the history that the people of that area have lived.

It is important to know the history and meaning of each tradition in order to value and appreciate them properly, since traditional customs and events usually narrate an event that has already happened.

Miranda State Culture: Traditions and Customs

Miranda state is one of the 23 states of Venezuela, being the second most populated state of Zulia. The most recent population estimate was 3,194,390 in mid-2016.

It also has the highest rate of human development in Venezuela, according to the National Statistics Institute of Venezuela (Caracas).

Miranda is an important center of political, economic, cultural and commercial activities. The state is administered by a governor, and subdivided into 21 municipalities, each under a mayor. It covers a total area of ​​7,950 km².

Traditions and customs of Miranda State culture

1- Yare Dancing Devils

The dancing devils of Yare, also known as the dancing devils of Corpus Christi, is a folkloric manifestation that dates back to approximately 1747.

This tradition was created to thank the Blessed Sacrament for all the favors performed, that is, it is a type of offering.

It is important to mention that the celebration of the dancing devils takes place in different places, but the best known is that of the Yare and is one of the most important traditions of the Miranda state, for which it was declared Intangible Heritage and Good of the Nation in 2003.

Annually, this celebration is held every Thursday of Corpus Christi. Those who participate in the dance wear red and put on masks of demons.

The dance is divided into three parts. The first is the wake, followed by a dance before the mass and ending with a ritual after the ceremony, in which the dancing devils are communed and blessed.

2- Festivities of San Juan Bautista

The festival of San Juan Bautista is a celebration that takes place in many parts of Venezuela; one of the best known is Barlovento.

This party lasts three days, begins on June 23 with the eve of San Juan and culminates on the 25th with the"encierro"of San Juan. The predominant feature of this celebration are the drums.

3- May Cross

On May 3 of each year there is a celebration to venerate the cross improvising colorful altars with one or more crosses. They also sing or recite poetry to the cross. This tradition is carried out for reasons of devotion or health.

4- Flower fairs

This fair is held mostly in Carrizal during the month of May. It consists of an exhibition and sale of a variety of flowers in which growers of the area participate. In addition, they perform dances to celebrate the month of flowers.

5- Religious and popular festivities of San Juan Nepomuceno, Tapipa

Every May 16, the inhabitants of Tapipa hold a celebration to thank all the miracles performed by San Juan Nepuceno.

References

  1. Miranda (state). (November 27, 2017). Retrieved on December 8, 2017, from Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org.
  2. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (s.f.) Miranda. Retrieved on December 8, 2017, from Encyclopedaedia Britannica: britannica.com.
  3. Lugo, M. (s.f.). Miranda. Retrieved on December 8, 2017, from Travel & Tourism Venezuela: traveltourismvenezuela.wordpress.com.
  4. Dancing devils of Corpus Christi. (August 21, 2017). Retrieved on December 8, 2017, from Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org.
  5. Fiesta de las Cruces. (August 24, 2017). Retrieved on December 8, 2017, from Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org.


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