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Ruta Comunal Navideña 2024
Experience the festive spirit of the Ruta Comunal Navideña 2024, a vibrant community initiative celebrating Venezuelan Christmas traditions across Caracas. This event features a rich program of live music, including local gaitas and parranda groups, alongside engaging workshops on crafting Christmas ornaments, baking traditional holiday breads like Pan de Jamón, and creating nativity scenes. It's a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in local culture and festive cheer.
What to Expect
Community-wide Christmas route with cultural workshops and music
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: FREE
- Pets: Not specified
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Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, cultural enthusiasts, those interested in local traditions
Vibe
Festive, community-oriented, traditional, cultural
Energy Level
Low to medium
Budget
FREE
Photo Friendly
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Special Events & Promotions
- Celebration of Día de La Chinita on November 18th
- Workshops on traditional Venezuelan Christmas bread (Pan de Jamón) and cakes
- Live performances by local gaitas and parranda groups
Location
Event Details
Duration
Scheduled events each day, typically starting in the afternoon
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Featured Performers
- Agrupación Afrolibertad
- Agrupación Parranda para ti
- Roberto Yakson
- Reina Rubí Bustamante
- Desirée Rodríguez
- Tambor y Libertad
- Clave Gaitera
- Niurka Sánchez
- Grupo de Parranda Cumaco Alianza
- Grupo Parranderos de Navidad
- Marcia Rada
- Agrupación Gaiteros Doble A
- Parranda y Tambor lo Nuestro
- Dennis Lugo
- La Clavé de la Gaita
- Cantoría Sueño Libertador
- Deivis Veitia
- La Gran Alianza
- Parranda Francisco Linares
- Carmelina Albornoz
- Koquigaita
- Tradición Navideña Locos y Locainas
- Carlos Contreras
- El Milagro
- Parrandas de mi Tierra
- Dioselis Tovar
- Nosotros Somos La Gaita
- Parranda Son
- Zoraida Pérez
- Vida Gaitera
- Wilfredo Montero
- Gaiteros del Boulevard
- Coro de Abuelos Inass San Agustín
- Milagros López
Organizer
Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Cultura
Food & Drink
Taller Elaboración de Pan de Jamón, Taller Elaboración de torta negra y dulce de lechosa
Tips & Advice
- Check the specific parish schedule for the day you plan to attend, as events and workshops vary by location.
- Arrive early to workshops to secure a spot, as participation may be limited.
- Bring any necessary materials if a specific workshop requires them, though most supplies are likely provided.
- Engage with local facilitators and artists to learn more about Venezuelan Christmas traditions.
- This event is spread across multiple locations; plan your transportation between parishes in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ruta Comunal Navideña?
It is a community initiative organized by the Ministry of Popular Power for Culture to celebrate Venezuelan Christmas traditions across various parishes.
Are there any costs associated with attending?
The event is free to attend, with various workshops and performances offered to the public.
What kind of activities can I expect?
Expect live music, traditional Christmas craft workshops (ornaments, nativity scenes), culinary workshops (Pan de Jamón, cakes), and cultural performances.
Where exactly in Caracas will the events take place?
The events are scheduled to take place in 11 different parishes of Caracas, with specific locations listed for each day.
Is this event suitable for families?
Yes, the event is designed for all ages and aims to strengthen the social fabric through shared holiday traditions.
Always check the official website for the most current information.
We've done our best to keep details up-to-date, but event schedules, prices, and policies can change. For the latest updates, please visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.