Horses have an important place in the world. But there are countries and regions where horses are most valued. This is the case of countries such as Germany, the United Kingdom, Argentina, Mexico or Spain, where the horse is highly valued. In addition, there are other countries where the horse is also revered. One of the ways humans incorporate horses is in parades. That’s why today we will tell you about the largest parades with horses in the world. The larger the parades with horses, the more important the horses are in that society. Therefore, today we will know the largest parades with horses around the world. Parades are a demonstration of respect and power. Therefore, the inclusion of horses in important parades around the world are proof of the importance of horses. Sometimes the horse is only part of the ceremonial. In others it is an important central part of the activity. That is why today we will know the largest parades with horses around the world and we will analyze the place of the horse in each of these.   The Ghode Jatra Festival In Nepal every year one of the largest parades with horses in the world takes place, the Ghode Jatra festival. Nepal is a rural country with a rather depressed economy. Nepal’s main economic activity is agriculture. In this context, the horse has a particularly important place as a support in agricultural activities and as transport. Additionally, horses have played a fundamental role in the country’s political conflicts. Given the background, we can consider that the horse in Nepal has a fundamental role in Nepali society. That is why the Ghode Jatra festival is one of the largest horse parades in the world. This festival takes place in Kathmandu’s cavalry fields, known as Tundikhel. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and seat of political power. In Tundikhel, hundreds of horses, soldiers, and senior political and civilian officials from Nepal gather once a year. Even the Ghode Jatra festival is attended by the country’s president. The festival takes place between mid-March and early April. On that day they gather to celebrate Ghode Jatra, a festival that aims to scare away demons and commemorate a dark moment in their history. The Ghode Jatra festival in Nepal – Parades with horses around the world The origin of the Ghode Jatra festival, one of the largest horse parades in the world. In Kathmandu there was a time when many children disappeared in the city. People attributed the disappearance of children to demons. Therefore, they decided to scare them away by demonstrating all their power by running their horses around Tundikhel. Over time this ritual began to be performed annually to appease evil spirits and demons. Subsequently, Ghode Jatra became a national holiday, and one of the largest horse parades in the world. Soldiers and horses show off their skills and battle techniques to deter demons, and perhaps political dissidents as well. The role of the horse in Ghode Jatra is a major role, as the horse is one of the main technologies of warfare in backward Nepal. In addition, the horse is revered, because it has a fundamental role both in its defense, security, and in its economy. Ghode Jatra shows us that although in many places the horse has been displaced by technology, horses still have an important place in the world.   The parades with horses of the “Patria gaucha” A small country in the American continent hosts one of the largest parades with horses around the world, we talk about Uruguay. But what is due to this preeminence of the horse in the Uruguayan nation. Today we will tell you about this wonderful parade and the reasons why the parade of the “Patria Gaucha” has such an impact on this small nation. Uruguay is a country that has 176,215 square kilometers and approximately 3 and a half million inhabitants. At the very least, we can say that it is surprising that the parade of the “Patria Gaucha” can summon thousands of riders with their horses. The Uruguayan Gaucho is the equivalent of the American cowboy. But one of the most important things is that Uruguayan was born is an agricultural and agro-exporting nation. However, Uruguay currently has one of the lowest proportions of rural population in the region. There is a struggle to reclaim and protect the rural population. The decline in the rural population may pose a threat to Uruguay’s food independence and economy. Perhaps this drives this type of activities and claims of the figure of the Uruguayan Gaucho. But what does the “Uruguayan gaucho” mean? We’ll see it next.the Uruguayan Gaucho The Gaucho is a historical figure like the American cowboy. He is a country man, typical of the plains of Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. They are the product of the union between descendants of Spaniards and Indians and their culture is a mixture between both, with a predominance of the rural. His existence runs between the plains and the unpopulated areas, an adventurer whose exploration expands the territories. Thanks to his skills as a horse rider he can expand those horizons and reach where other men have not reached. It is precisely his characteristic of expert rider and his link with the rural, which has strengthened the gaucho in the face of adversity and in the face of modernity. This struggle against modernity has created a common front that drives them to fight for their identity. A struggle to recover what they call the gaucho homeland that is in the rural. The parades with horses of the gaucho homeland This parade with horses has been held since 1986 in Tacuarembó, a Uruguayan city characterized by a livestock economy. That characteristic makes it a refuge for what remains of Uruguayan gaucho culture. This parade with horses is one of the important bastions of its culture and tourism. It takes place in the area of the lagoon of the washerwomen, a natural mirror of water one kilometer from the city. In 2022, more than 4000 riders and horses participated in the parade of the gaucho homeland. For 5 days all kinds of recreations, contests and activities are carried out in honor of the figure of the Uruguayan gaucho. Desfile de la Patria Gaucha con más de 4000 caballos - 35 Edición 2022Watch this video on YouTube As we can see, parades with horses are not only linked to the size of the country but also to its culture and the importance of the horse in it. For Gustavo Mirabal Castro it is important to highlight the role of the horse in modern society to give it the dignity that this animal nobel deserves.

The life of women after the monarchy has not always been easy. The rigidity of the courtesan label crushes the free spirits. Those who are accustomed to obeying function in a scheme where they are mere symbols of power. So today, we will speak of Elizabeth of Bavaria, Sisi the horse lover empress. The nobility has always been associated with horses and horseback riding. Let’s remember Queen Elizabeth II of England and her passion for horses. From the beginning the family of her future consort, the emperor Franz Joseph I, and his own family, knew that Elizabeth of Bavaria was not ready to be an empress. But at the whim of the emperor Franz Joseph, I could not be denied anything. A man in love who had no time to attend to his own wife and left her in the hands of the suffocating rules of the royal courts. One of the curiosities that all her personality has been that she was raised in the countryside, on the shores of the Starnberger See. This semi-rural area, full of nature, animals, and freedom, molded its way of acting and thinking. Changing the shores of the Starnberger Lake by the Hofburg Palace in Vienna was her penance and her condemnation. The free spirit of Elizabeth of Bavaria, Sisi the horse lover empress, was imposed at times. However, but the courtier protocol and certain events ended up weakening their will and depressing it. Today we will know as Elizabeth of Bavaria, Sisi the horse lover empress, lived in advance to their time loving the horses. The Empress | Official Trailer | NetflixWatch this video on YouTubeTable of Contents. ToggleElizabeth of Bavaria, Sisi the horse lover empressBavarian’s Sisi, a free-born young girlThe Princess Diana of Wales is the Austro-Hungarian Empire Elizabeth of Bavaria, Sisi the horse lover empress Born in Munich in December 1837, Elizabeth of Bavaria, nicknamed Sisi, was always a horse lover person. Her aunt was Elizabeth from Bavaria and Queen of Prussia due to her marriage to Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia (known in Spanish as Federico Guillermo IV). Her name was put as a way of honoring her aunt, which only 4 years later became the queen consort of Prussia. Its origins already foreshadit a position in the nobility. However, who was being prepared for court and marriage with Franz Joseph I was her eldest sister, Helene. Helene was a disciplined, very religious, discreet young woman, attributes that made her perfect for marriage and Austrian courts. However, little Sisi’s depression by a love disappointment made her enter the journey at the last minute. The cousin I had known as an 11-year-old girl had become a very beautiful 15-year-old lady. Since then, Franz Joseph I fell in love and there would be nothing that would change that. However, both by her temperament, rebellious and free, and for her upbringing, Sisi was not ready for the European courts. But let’s see who was Elizabeth of Bavaria, known as Sisi, the future horse lover empress, at the age of 15. Elisabeth of Bavaria. Photography by Carl Pietzner Bavarian’s Sisi, a free-born young girl Elizabeth of Bavaria, Sisi, was an empress who grew away from the courts and was not prepared for it. He grew up in Munich at the Herzog Max Palace with no limited freedom or limited by his parents. In addition, Elizabeth of Bavaria, Sisi, used to spend summers in the castle of Possenhofen, in front of the lake of Starnberg. This became the favourite home of the family and especially of Sisi. The surroundings of the Castle of Possenhofen were full of nature and animals. It was there that from an early age he met and loved the horses, love that would last for his whole life. It was a difficult student who did not want to learn French that at that time was the language of the European courts and the nobility. The English language if he mastered it, though it cost him enough. With the music he had no affinity and hated the piano. However, drawing and poetry if they aroused their interest and demonstrated great skill. Where creativity showed its face, there was Sisi of Bavaria. But where she really stood out was in the care of her physical appearance. Sisi was cared for with a protein-based diet and with a lot of physical exercise. In that exercise, she highlighted the long walks, taking her dogs for the palace and riding a horse. For some people, the princess only ate healthy, walked, and rode on horseback. She had multiple horses which she often rode and used as a physical exercise. Her love for the animals, the classical culture, and the Hungarian cause, made her very peculiar, and earned her the rejection of the court. However, this also earned her the love of the people. Sisi horse lover empress The Princess Diana of Wales is the Austro-Hungarian Empire With only 16 years Elizabeth of Bavaria became the wife of Franz Joseph I, and the Empress of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The rigid protocol of the Austrian court was to diminy his freedom and his will. Archduchess Sophie, her mother-in-law, oversaw the upbringing of her first daughter Sophie, as Sisi was considered incompetent to raise her. However, with the birth of his second daughter Gisele, she regain the will to take over her daughters. There began a moment of joy that would soon dissolve. On a trip to the provinces of Hungary, to which his mother-in-law was opposed, the archduchess Sophie, her little daughter Sophie would die of dysentery because of the lack of health. This collapsed the will that remained of Sisi and ended up giving up Gisele’s upbringing to his mother-in-law. No doubt, many parallels with the life of Princess Diana of Wales. A girl who was not ready for the hardness of the cuts and an old-fashioned system that did not know how to adapt. The end of the empire occurred shortly after, and perhaps what happened with Sisi was an alert for the monarchy who decided to ignore it. Adapt or disappear… And who was in tune with the times really was Elizabeth of Bavaria, Sisi the emperor lover of the horses and perhaps the equivalent of “Princess Diana of Wales” of Austria.

Most living things on the planet depend on a fundamental fluid, water. In the case of mammals it is more important because we cannot get it from the air or soil. Water is an essential liquid for life and for horses it is no exception. That is why today we will talk about water as an essential component for feeding horses. Although horses do not spend much time drinking water, its intake is absolutely essential. A horse of standard weight has a weight of about 500Kg. It is estimated that between 60% and 70% of a horse’s body weight is composed of water. This implies that your body is made up of between 300 and 350 liters of water exclusively. The more water an organism contains, the more essential it becomes for its proper metabolism. Horses are characterized by being able to spend long periods of time without eating food. They are able to conserve liquids very efficiently thanks to their fur that limits evaporation. However, if you lose too much fluids, your health will be compromised. A horse that loses 10% of its body mass in fluids, either through urination or sweating, has its life compromised. Horses have very conservative water intake habits. However, the water intake of horses cannot be neglected to preserve their health. Next, we will tell you how water is an essential component of your diet and how to use it to ensure your health. Let’s start now. How much water does your horse need?Watch this video on YouTubeTable of Contents. ToggleThe hydration habits of horsesWhat drives thirst and water intake in horses?Sources of water intake as an essential component of horse feedWater, an essential component for horse feed and health The hydration habits of horses Horses are especially efficient when it comes to hydration. And it is that equines dedicate the minimum possible time of their daily time to this activity. This is due to several reasons:Horses conserve the water they ingest in an excellent way. In this way water losses are minimal for a day. Natural selection has led the horse to have a high instinct for conservation. This implies that their access to water sources must be fast and efficient, almost stealthy. Remember that water sources are places highly frequented by predators when looking for prey. Drinking water quickly and withdrawing is a form of protection. Its large body reserves of water make it a perfect animal to wait to ingest water when it is safe.Thanks to all this, the horse only spends a few minutes a day drinking water. It is estimated that a horse in good health and hydration takes between 2 and 10 minutes a day to hydrate. The amount of vital liquid required can be distributed between 2 to 8 water intakes in a day. This means that drinking water for a horse can take between 1 and 4 minutes per dose at most. These amounts and times refer to horses that are well hydrated. If we consider a horse subjected to conditions of lack of water, the horse will take the necessary time to replenish its reserves. But many will wonder how the mechanisms that drive the horse’s water intake work. Since water is an essential component in the feeding of horses, let’s know the elements that drive their thirst and water intake. A horse drinking water, an essential component of horse feeding What drives thirst and water intake in horses? Horses efficiently manage their consumption. Water intake from them is driven by two fundamental factors:Decrease in body water reserves: This may be due to urination or sweating of the horse. We must consider that climate is a fundamental part of this assessment. Increase in electrolytes and blood glucose: The feeding of a horse is essential to determine the nutrients in the blood, in addition to the “waste”. Feeding a horse determines the need to maintain electrolyte balance. With this, if these nutrients are in greater quantity with respect to the ingested water, the horse will need to compensate. This is how the horse’s urination will serve to release substances too much and the increase in water will also serve to balance the concentration of these.With a healthy diet, the horse will have a low water consumption. A change in their water intake patterns can alert us to problems with their diet or illness. That is why taking care of good hydration and feeding, and the surveillance of these can be a fundamental factor to ensure the health of the horse. Sources of water intake as an essential component of horse feed Horses have several ways to get the water they need for their metabolism. In case of not ingesting water, they can resort to other mechanisms to acquire this essential component of horse feed. The means by which horses usually obtain water are:Drinking it directly pure from natural sources such as rivers or springs, or in the case of tamed horses, from the supply that is given. Extracting water from food. Many foods have a high-water composition. This allows them to replenish some of the water they lose through their diet. There are certain grasses such as ryegrass that because of their high-water content. Thanks to this, if we feed our horse with ryegrass, the horse will be able to obtain all the water it needs from this foliage. Generating water through metabolism: When processing carbohydrates for energy, small amounts of water are generated, as with combustion. Thanks to this metabolic process, the horse will be able to obtain part of the water it needs to maintain optimal health.It is important to ensure abundant and good quality water for stable horses. Horses are able to detect poor water quality and refuse to drink, even if it only tastes strange. It is therefore important to ensure the health of hydration facilities for horses. Horse drinking water Water, an essential component for horse feed and health As we can see, either because of the body composition of the horse or because of the problems that its deficiency can generate, water is an essential component for the horse. Gustavo Mirabal Castro wants to create awareness in the owners to attend to such an important task with the horses. The hydration of horses cannot be underestimated. Gustavo Mirabal’s experience has led him to take this need for his horses very seriously. This is one of the secrets to getting the most out of high-performance horses. That is why we invite you to learn more about the subject or to advise you about it so that you can give a good quality of life and health to your horse. Remember that a healthy horse is a happy horse and a horse with good performance.

Venezuelans around the world are demonstrating their talent more and more every day. We have seen Venezuelans become political, scientific, business, and social leaders around the world. That is why today we will know the Venezuelan talent that leaves the name of Venezuela high, and its dark side that has hindered the growth of Venezuela, the Creole liveliness. The Venezuelan exodus in search of better opportunities has led to demonstrate the enormous human capital that Venezuela has. Perhaps the lack of use of this talent in Venezuela is the great pending task. Idle talent without productivity becomes a danger. Putting it into production according to its own interests and the need of the country is a logical step. But in Venezuela the “lever” or influence peddling has always been much more important than desire and talent. This has relegated talent to places of frustration that can become the wrong force. If we talked about Star Wars we would be talking about the dark side of the force… That is Creole liveliness. As we know that in Venezuela, we are facing an accumulation of poorly channeled talent. Well, let’s talk about the Venezuelan talent that has dispersed around the world leaving the name of its land high. We leave a video of a Venezuelan talent who has left the name of Gustavo Mirabal’s country high in Spain.   NIÑA VENEZOLANA CAUSA SENSACIÓN EN UN PROGRAMA ESPAÑOLWatch this video on YouTube   Venezuelan talent scattered around the world. Venezuela is on everyone’s lips in these times. We can see them win competitions and become leaders in the institutions where they work. Below, we will see some of the names of Venezuelans that are resonating in the world: Venezuelan in the professional worksSumito Estevez (Venezuelan Chef): He is currently in Chile and works at the Center for Gastronomic Innovation of INACAP. He has participated in several gastronomic businesses in Venezuela and abroad and was Founder of the Culinary Institute of Caracas. Enrique Limardo (Venezuelan Chef): Chef of the restaurant Imperfecto, located in Washington DC, this chef achieved a Michelin star for this fabulous restaurant.Venezuelan talent in scienceRené Sotelo (Venezuelan Physician-Surgeon): world leader in lamparoscopic surgery has trained dozens of doctors around the world. He has performed more than 2000 surgeries around the world. He received validation of his medical degree in the United States due to his exceptional talent (without showing papers o certifications). A Venezuelan talent that leaves Venezuela high. Ernesto Medina (Pure Sciences – Tropical Ecology – Venezuelan Biologist): He is the Venezuelan scientist with the highest number of references, which says a lot about the work he has done. This biologist graduated from the UCV is a world reference in Tropical Ecology and has won several awards among which are the Lorenzo Mendoza Fleury and the national science award. A great representative of Venezuelan science. He is currently working from Puerto Rico and maintains his collaboration with Venezuelan universities and institutions. Evelyn Miralles (Venezuelan Technology Specialist): Evelyn Miralles is a computer engineer from the UCAB pioneer in virtual reality. He works at NASA. She is the chief technology officer of the virtual reality program used to train astronauts. She has been recognized as one of the 20 most influential Latinos in the United States in 2015 and 2016.Venezuelan talent in the artsGustavo Dudamel (Music, conductor): At 41 years of age, Gustavo Dudamel is considered one of the most innovative, original, and talented classical music conductors. With only 19 years of age he became the director of the Simón Bolivar Symphony Orchestra, the most important in Venezuela. He has won 4 Grammy Awards and is currently director of the Paris Opera. Edgar Ramírez (Venezuelan Actor): This social communicator from the UCAB, has been nominated for the Emmy Awards, the Golden Globe Awards. He is our Venezuelan actor in Hollywood Rafael Cadenas (Venezuelan poet). This Venezuelan poet is the first Venezuelan to receive the Cervantes literature prize. He has also won the National Prize for Literature in Venezuela, the Prize for Literature in Romance Languages of Guadalajara and the Federico García Lorca Poetry Prize. His trajectory speaks for itself. Leonardo Padrón (Venezuelan Playwright): This playwright has transcended the novels of Venezuela and is currently with a successful miniseries on Netflix making the name of Venezuela resonate around the world.Venezuelan talent: Alberto Arvelo, Gustavo Dudamel, Mimi Lazo, Edgar Ramirez and Rene Solelo Venezuelan in sportsRubén Limardo (Venezuelan fencing athlete): This Venezuelan fencer has won gold medals in Olympic Games, World Championships and Pan American Games. A fail-safe talent. Yulimar Rojas (Triple jumper): He has gold medals in Olympic Games, World Championships, Pan American and South American Games. But above all he currently holds the world record in triple jump with 15.74 m and the Olympic record with 15.67 mBut talent needs a moral compass as we will see below.   Talent without probity is a scourge. Without a doubt, talent is a source of skill. But the important thing is that all these Venezuelans have used their talent with ethics as a compass in their lives. The most famous Venezuelan in history, Simón Bolívar, liberator of 7 nations, said “talent without probity is a scourge.” Therefore, we will talk a little more about the effect of dishonesty in everyday life. When we have talented and influential people, but without honesty, that can lead us to elect populist dictators, for example. On populist dictators we could have the case of Mao Zedong, the Chinese leader who with an eye on his revolution ended up being responsible for 30 million people. In this same line, there is Adolf Hitler who with his charisma led Germany to the abyss. Adolf Hitler was responsible for a world war and the deaths of 6 million people. We also have the example of people like Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos. An intelligent and talented woman who spoke multiple languages, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Stanford University and who obtained numerous patents throughout her life and that of her company. He promised a revolutionary reagent-free testing technology that never existed and that brought his company and his person to the top of the bioengineering field. She was recently convicted of fraud and sentenced to 11 years in prison. In this way talented people can become scourges of people and society. Many times, the psychopathic personality has been talked about, and how some psychopaths with great abilities have committed atrocities. Undoubtedly, “talent without probity is a danger to society.”

Christmas in Venezuela for Gustavo Mirabal Series Article #80: GUSTAVO MIRABAL IN VENEZUELA Christmas in Venezuela The holiday season is approaching where Christmas is celebrated in most countries. Of course the unique Christmas in Venezuela has its charm in each of its celebrations. This is a time of reconciliation, of spending it with family, sharing with friends, in order to enjoy the most beautiful time of the year. On the other hand, there are mixed feelings because it is the end of a year people evaluate the goals that were set for this period. On many occasions they achieve the objectives in others they achieve only some. Throughout the country Christmas is celebrated, where the enthusiasm and excitement of the people is the order of the day. Christmas in Venezuela is celebrated as in most countries in the region. The Christmas season is special since family gatherings, “aguinaldos” and “Venezuelan gaitas”, exchange of gifts among others. The gastronomy is one of the most outstanding with all the delicacies that are prepared for the occasion. In this installment we will address a little more about Christmas in Venezuela. Christmas in VenezuelaTable of Contents. ToggleHistory of Christmas in VenezuelaTraditional Christmas holidays in VenezuelaThis essence is maintained throughout Venezuela…Start of Christmas in VenezuelaChristmas Gastronomy in VenezuelaChristmas in Venezuela, a time of joy, food and loved ones History of Christmas in Venezuela In relation to the history of Christmas in Venezuela is based on the birth of baby Jesus, and all commemorations in the country are based on this fact of great relevance to Venezuelan culture. The historical narratives that exist of Christmas in Venezuela relate that it is a tradition of Spanish culture, which came to the country as part of all the methods and traditions that were reached in the region in the colonial period. In general, Christmas in Venezuela was formed as part of the religious orders imposed by the conquerors within the framework of the Christianization of all aboriginal peoples. In relation to the birth of the Child Jesus, it begins in Europe and through cultural assimilation was assumed as a tradition in Venezuela. Ornaments showing the birth of the baby Jesus with Joseph and Mary Traditional Christmas holidays in Venezuela Venezuela is characterized by having a very wide cultural diversity, due to the mixture of Spaniards, Africans, and aborigines. In addition to this, many European immigrants, and later South American immigrants, arrived in Venezuela in search of better living conditions. All these immigrants also brought their own customs that were incorporated into the miscegenation of Christmas in Venezuela. This element is mentioned a lot, since the customs are taking other nuances and are enriched. Of course, these customs have the touch and the typical Venezuelan essence. Christmas in Venezuela usually rotates according to religious celebrations. Since in Venezuela the arrival of the birth of the baby Jesus is the main reason for this celebration. The Venezuelan population is essentially Catholic Christian. Later it is also celebrated on New Year’s Eve, December 31. The New Year’s celebration also has some very unique customs. The Christmas tree and the Christmas manger. Typical Christmas decorations in Venezuela This essence is maintained throughout Venezuela… All these celebrations begin the first days of December and extend for forty days until the celebration of the feast of Candlemas, when the Purification of the Virgin is evoked. It should be noted that during the first days of January the paraduras of children in the Venezuelan Andes (Táchira, Mérida and Trujillo) are carried out. This is how Venezuelan Christmas extends to the first days of January. In this way, elements such as the celebration of the 3 wise men, among others, are incorporated.   Start of Christmas in Venezuela In general, Christmas in Venezuela starts shortly before the start of December. However, because it is a fundamentally religious celebration, its formal beginning is marked by the Christmas Masses. Christmas Masses are celebrated from December 15 until Mass on December 24 on Christmas Easter. Throughout the national territory different celebrations are carried out among which we can mention the following:“San Benito”, “Los Pastores”, “Las Locainas”, “La Burriquita”, among others. The main celebration is Christmas Eve on December 24 and Christmas Day on December 25. To close the cycle of the year with a flourish, New Year’s Eve is celebrated on December 31 and the New Year on January 1. the Epiphany of the Lord or On January 6 the celebration of the Magi takes place In the Venezuelan Andes the traditional “Paraduras del Niño” are held that extend until February 2 where the Day of the Virgin of Candelaria is celebrated. In the case of Zulian people, Christmas begins on November 18 with the adoration of the “Virgen de la Chinita”. Christmas in Venezuela is celebrated to the sound of Venezuelan Christmas music, composed mainly of the Zulian Gaitas and the aguinaldos.Concert of Venezuelan Gaitas Christmas Gastronomy in Venezuela One of the most outstanding aspects of Christmas in Venezuela is the gastronomy. For example, for Christmas dinner is shared with the family where they eat the typical hallacas, ham bread, chicken salad. It should be noted that the elaboration of the hallacas will vary depending on the region of the country. Since in some areas they add other additional ingredients. Or also the way of cooking is different. Among the drinks or you may miss the popular cream punch. In addition, desserts such as “dulce de lechosa” or papaya sweet among others are served. On this website we have a very detailed article about Christmas gastronomy in Venezuela that you can visit to learn more. For the New Year’s Eve celebration, pig leg, chicken salad and bread are usually served. In addition, in most cases the hallaca returns to be the protagonist of the New Year’s dinner. Also, a table is served with grapes, tangerines, almonds, black cake among other delicacies Although the most important thing about these dates is to share in harmony with the family and enjoy good health. Typical Christmas foods in Venezuela Christmas in Venezuela, a time of joy, food and loved ones We can see the importance of Christmas in Venezuela, being considered one of the most relevant celebrations for Venezuelan culture. In Venezuela, Christmas is considered as the season of the year that begins from the first days of December. It is from there when you see the streets and the ornate shopping centers alluding to the occasion. In addition to the birth of baby Jesus, Venezuelans have a great diversity of festivities during all these dates. So, it is very common to listen to Christmas music like “Venezuelan Gaitas” and “aguinaldos”. Without a doubt, Christmas is a time of reconciliation, forgiveness, encounters and rethinking the way we perceive our environment. On the other hand, it is time to consider the real goals for next year.