La Guaira, June 24, 2024.- To the sound of drums and with the joy typical of the San Juan festivities, La Guaira state, Venezuela, became a cultural epicenter led by important international groups.

As part of the meeting “Drums of ALBA: Beats of our identity”, musical delegations from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, and Saint Lucia filled the streets with color, rhythm, and tradition in a cultural exchange that strengthens the bonds of brotherhood among the peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Since their arrival in Venezuela, they first made themselves felt in Caracas, and for the last two days, they toured different sectors of La Guaira, transmitting their energy and musical talent to the communities.

Each group had the opportunity to share their culture and devotion to Saint John through various activities. In the case of Drum Foundation from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, they began their journey in the morning with a mass in honor of the saint at ‘Nuestra Señora de Coromoto’ church, followed by a joyful tour of the town and a drumming session that resonated everywhere.

On the other hand, the delegation from Saint Lucia, composed of Skin Rhythm, began their day with a mass at ‘Chuspa Church’. They then took part in a community tour, the traditional “Crossing of Saints” with drumming, and opened a festival where they shared the stage with local artists.

The Haynesville Youth Club group from Barbados also made their mark by traveling to the town of Todasana. At noon, they joined the mass in honor of San Juan and brought all their drum beats that filled the streets of this popular town with joy.