Young people from Margarita Island are preparing to break the Guinness Record for show bands

Published at: 09/11/2026 09:59 AM

Margarita Island joins the national preparations to establish a new Guinness Record for the largest marching bands in the world, with the participation of 1,100 young Neo-Spartans who are rehearsing together with other groups in the country for the presentation scheduled for November 29 in Los Próceres, Caracas.

The Deputy Minister for Youth Organization and Participation, Darío Alejandro Vivas, accompanied the second regional trial and recognized the talent of the participants.

In addition, Nueva Esparta's musical coordinator for the event, Julián Gómez, reported that municipal rehearsals began in March with the addition of 18 bands. At the same time, he specified that the preparation includes students of different levels and shifts, university students, workers and former students, aged 10 and over.

In addition, he explained that the rehearsal schedules are adapted to the activities of the members to facilitate their participation.

The national goal is to beat Japan's record, which brought together 12,260 participants last year, and to reach 16,000 musicians on the scheduled day in Caracas.

The repertoire will include a medley of Venezuelan parties with the songs "Bella Venezuela" and "La Burra”, followed by a selection of calypso that will close with "Bandido “," Guyana "and" Caballo Viejo”. The initiative has the support of the Government of Nueva Esparta, the National Federation of Bands, mayors, the Ministry of Youth and the Great Venezuela Youth Mission.

VTV/Mazo News Team