Aragua, June 24, 2024.- Following the conclusion of the “Drums of ALBA: Beats of our identity” event, held from Thursday, June 20 to Sunday, June 23 at the Bolívar Square and Bolívar Theater in Caracas, the delegations from Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda continued their cultural tour in Aragua state. There, they participated in various traditions to celebrate San Juan.

The agenda began with the reception of the delegation at Bolívar Square by Aragua representatives and a local drumming group. They then enjoyed the “disembarkation of San Juan,” an event that takes place along the waterfront promenade dedicated to the saint.

The visit continued with a tour through El Playón and La Boca, eventually reaching Ocumare de la Costa, where they took part in a parranda (party) at the house of San Juan, a celebration that lasts all day and night.

The stay of the Caribbean delegations concluded on Monday, as they accompanied the residents of Ocumare in a procession throughout the town, moving to the rhythm of San Juan drums.

The ‘Drums of ALBA’ event is presented as a cultural space created to strengthen the common identity among the peoples that make up the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America – Peoples’ Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP).

The event allowed for discussions on topics related to Caribbean identity, spirituality, culture, economy, and cultural tourism; and was attended by delegations from the countries that make up the bloc, Venezuela, Cuba, Bolivia, Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Saint Lucia, African countries such as Benin and special guests.”