Red de Burras y Burriquitas held a cultural meeting in Anzoátegui

Published at: 23/10/2026 08:11 AM

The Network of Traditional Donkeys and Burriquitas of the Anzoátegui state held an artistic meeting in Barcelona to honor this dance event, declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation in 2016.

The activity, organized by the entity's Cultural Office, included a parade from the Anzoátegui auditorium to Plaza Bolívar in Barcelona, with music and traditional expressions that toured the 5 de Julio boulevard.

Cultivators and students from the municipalities of Peñalver, Píritu, Anaco, Aragua de Barcelona, Sotillo, Guanta and Simón Bolívar participated in the day, accompanied by local musicians and cultural authorities.

During the meeting, the Directorate of Education and the Center for the Development of Educational Quality (CDCE), represented by its Culture Coordinator, Eduardo Tiamo, awarded awards to heritage bearers for their work in preserving the traditions of each municipality.

For his part, the head of Culture in Anzoátegui, Jesús Fermín, highlighted the importance of these activities to safeguard the collective memory, national identity and cultural heritage of the region.

VTV/Mazo News Team