Eastern Region
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ScribdTranslationsHistory of the Eastern region.
During the first part of the 18th century, in the province of Cumaná
the paradisiacal state of Anzoátegui is included.
The province of Barcelona was one of the very important signatories of the Act of
Independence of Venezuela, an important national date of the country.
Later in the constitution of the year 1909, under the command of the former president Juan
Vicente Gómez, the name was changed to 'Anzoátegui', this was in homage to
a hero of independence José Antonio Anzoátegui.
The state of Sucre owes its name to the honor attributed to the Venezuelan Marshal.
Antonio José de Sucre is one of the most important Venezuelan heroes.
It was named 'Land of Grace' by Christopher Columbus, for the radiant greenery of its
flora and its crystal-clear waters, the state of Sucre was considered as the
departure of the discovery of Venezuela and the rest of all the
American continent. During the colonial period, what is currently the territory of the state of Sucre, was
part of the Province of Cumaná or New Andalusia.
Culture of the Eastern region.
The cultural wealth of the eastern region of Venezuela is demonstrated by the variety of its dances or
dances, as well as traditional religious festivals that are important events within the region
Oriental of Venezuela. Among its dances is the Maremare Indígena, which is one of the most popular.
region, as it is held to commemorate the death of a relative or a character
important.
Important festivals such as the Wake of the Cross of May, which are generally held to give homage.
and tribute to the Cross of May, but in the east of the country it is commemorated to fulfill a promise or for simple
enjoyment among its inhabitants.
El Carite is another dance that takes place around fishing. It involves both women and men who form
a carnival group and they dance to the rhythm of the music.
The Guarandol Bird is another very popular dance, its central theme is the hunting of the bird, prayers are said that it not be
they killed him and the intervention of a wizard to bring him back to life.
In the musical realm, the galerones and polos cannot be missing in these traditional festivities, where recitations are made.
tenths to the sound of the bandola, the cuatro, and the guitar.
Gastronomy of the Eastern region.
Ocumo Preserve: Like the cassava preserve, the ocumo preserve is prepared for the occasion of
Holy Week celebrations.
Battered squid: Fried squid, also known as rabas, is a common dish in the
Mediterranean zone.
Lairen: The Lairen or llairen is a type of crunchy potato chip with a wonderful flavor.
Religious beliefs of the Eastern region
Since ancient times, the cross wake has had a deep religious meaning. Before May 3rd, the day of the
Santa Cruz, preparations began, and on the day itself, singing would occur for 10 or 15 consecutive days. During those days
They traveled for days, singing, every house that had a cross, or they went from one town to another, encouraged by their ...
party enthusiasm, it was the occasion to abandon the tasks of the field and even the obligations
relatives. The peasants would make requests asking the cross to alleviate droughts, pests, and bad.
harvests, they asked for a good rainy season to arrive. The rainy season coincided with
the starting date of the lights for the Virgin of the Valley, patroness of Margarita. The Virgin was illuminated from the 8th
On September 15, then came the octavita, that is, the closing or farewell of the festival.
Traditions of the Eastern region
Alpargatas.- Extremely fresh and comfortable footwear made up of the sole (from cowhide or rubber), the
The upper and the heel counter are woven in thread. The former covers the instep and leaves its opening at the tip of the toe.
mayor.
Barrels.- Represents one of the important artisanal lines of the state of Anzoátegui, the work in
wood. The barrel is mainly made from decorative pieces, although inside it can be
store drinks. They are sold along the roadsides.
Cast net.- Instrument used for fishing. It consists of a net woven in a circular or semi-circular shape.
whose edges are plumbed.
The Little Donkey - December party that consists of a dance where the main character is the
what makes "Burriquita", a kind of framework in the shape of a donkey made of wood, cardboard, wire, and cloth
several colors. The music plays and the dance begins, making its way through the entire population.
Cerezal Dolls.- Cloth dolls, black in color adorned with dresses designed by themselves.
craftsmen, the hair is made with wick.
