the Fair Lady of Chiquinquir

HI......This time I want to talk about a very important date in my state which is the fair of chiquinquira.

The story goes that a poor old washerwoman resident of a poor neighborhood of Nueva Zamora de Maracaibo called El Saladillo, in the province of Venezuela fulfilled his task on the shores of Lake Coquivacoa when a board came to their hands, without any particularity the make a singular, but apparently it was picked up by giving the utility the washer lid to the jar of water. While the old woman seemed to recognize in the planchette very blurry image of religious reverence and perhaps put it on one wall. On Tuesday November 18, 1709 was absorbed in her to do, so they paid no attention to a series of shots that were heard in the wall where hung the picture. The blows were heard again, but she did not move. However, the third time, went strangely to where came the shock and surprise in the small panel saw clearly shows the image of the Virgin of Chiquinquirá and emerged a bright light.

Groundling of the virgen

Four mobile units will be deployed Cultural Route program at various points in the central town of Maracaibo, and will serve as the backdrop for the five groups gaiteros, youth and children, who redir honor the Blessed Virgin. Thousands of faithful from various parts of the country, join the emotional celebration.


begins the tradition

From 5.00 pm, when the roads are partially closed, traffic will become more dense, .On the sixteenth consecutive year begins today with Christmas lighting Maracaibo Bella Vista.Touching the switch, Christmas Will take over the Bella Vista Avenue. The lights light up the rhythm of the bagpipes. As part of the festivities for the sixteenth consecutive and year

the dawn


a very important date in which the people dawn, listening to great artists in front of a stage

The election of the queen will be held on November 6 at the Festival of the Orchid.

well this is a small explanation of an important event in my state I hope you like see you soon