A loving greeting to all my Hive friends, especially to the Wednesday adventurers. This week I am very happy to be able to share with you a wonderful experience that was not only a ride but also a very intense experience because of all the energies that were found in the same place. It was a long trip that my dear @aly.squid and I made to the city of Caracas to enjoy the first Viva Venezuela World Festival.
This festival was a nationwide proposal to bring together the different cultural manifestations in the same space: The Monumental Stadium "Simon Bolivar" located in La Rinconada, Caracas. This was a meeting of the collective memory of our country. Where communities that have been performing their traditions for decades and producing in their day to day cultural heritage of this country, whose history is full of rebellion and resistance and is clearly expressed in the roar of the drums, dances, traditional musical instruments, their poetry and songs, their colors and beauty, were shining.
The trip to Caracas, our capital city, usually took twelve hours by bus, but with the bad state of the roads and vehicles, as well as the protocols at the checkpoints every time we went from one state to another, this time it took us 18 hours to get there. Although it was quite tiring, I can't complain. The trip was promoted by the Ministry of Culture and we were provided with delicious snacks throughout the trip, including fast food, candy and a variety of drinks for hydration.
When we arrived from the state of Táchira, in the southwest of the country, to the capital, we were surprised to see in the parking lot of the Monumental Stadium "Simón Bolívar" all the buses that mobilized from each of the 23 states of Venezuela to their artists and culturists. As soon as the groups got off the buses, they joined the great sharing, which from the parking lot already announced what was to come. A great colorful party where the drums resounded and the people danced carrying their saints and the songs shook the skins with those milling voices inherited from Africa.
Neither Aly nor I had been to the "Simon Bolivar" Monumental Stadium. We were fascinated to see its immensity and how well organized everything was to receive visitors from all over the country. We arrived at noon and the activity was scheduled to begin at 6 pm, clearly we had to wait for people from all states to arrive, including those who would be presented on the big stage that was imposed in the center of the stadium to the eyes of more than five thousand spectators.
Six hours might seem like a long time in another context, but this time for us it was too short. We set aside our seats with some friends and went to the area where they sell food and drinks in the stadium. We were again amazed to find a huge party set up. The amount of people gathered in front of the different food stands was impressive, each group offering their regional manifestation. And without the need of an artistic director, nor a speaker of order, nor scripts or scripts, they entered in harmonious order and made their closing to give way to the next community that wanted to present itself. Thus forming a loving dialogue between the different peoples of our country and their cultural expressions.
As I said 6 hours were not enough to enjoy so much artistic beauty. As 6 pm approached we returned to our seats with some delicious hot dogs and french fries in the best baseball stadium style. With the national anthem the activity started, it was impossible to hold back the tears when listening to the emotional lyrics of "Gloria al bravo pueblo" in the voice of thousands of Venezuelans. On the stage the most important representatives of traditional music accompanied the audience. Ivan Perez Rossi, Lilia Vera, Gualberto Ibarreto, among other greats.
Very emotional moments that provoked laughter, tears, shouts and applause. One of the most heartfelt for me was when Gualberto Ibarreto came out singing with his walker, since at 76 years old he has had several health problems. The audience gave him a standing ovation. And to see that show of love that thousands of spectators expressed to one of the most important exponents of our traditional music in such a vulnerable moment was simply beautiful.
Another detail that I found fascinating was that on stage we were able to enjoy a beautiful Colombian group called Palenque and also a Brazilian instrumental whose presentation cannot be explained in words because of its beauty. Of course, these performances could not be missed, since Colombia and Brazil are the two giants that share a border with Venezuela and that undoubtedly form an important part of our cultural development.
Six more hours of presentations on the stage and although our bodies were married we did not want to stop enjoying. But the time to return arrived and we had to say goodbye to Caracas and all its guests. 18 more hours of travel back. And after so much rolling we arrived with our bodies broken but rejoicing inside because we witnessed a historic and sublime encounter of our culture.
Without a doubt I feel very satisfied to have been part of this great meeting. And although the hours of travel were a lot, it is certainly a ride that I will not forget. I am glad to share it in the hive and that it remains here so that others can see it through the images that I leave you with much affection. For now I say goodbye, hoping as always to be here soon. I leave you a big hug, see you soon.
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Un largo paseo a Caracas para reencontrarnos por nuestra cultura (Ingles/Español)
Un saludo amoroso para todos mis amigos de Hive, especialmente a los aventureros de los miércoles. Esta semana estoy muy feliz de poderles compartir una experiencia maravillosa que no solo fue un paseo sino que además representó una vivencia muy intensa por todas las energías que se encontraron en un mismo lugar. Se trata de un largo viaje que hicimos mi querida @aly.squid y yo hasta la ciudad de Caracas para disfrutar del primer Festival mundial Viva Venezuela.
Este festival fue una propuesta a nivel nacional para reunir las diferentes manifestaciones culturales en un mismo espacio: El Estadio Monumental “Simón Bolívar” ubicado en La Rinconada, Caracas. Este fue un encuentro de la memoria colectiva de nuestro país. Donde estuvieron brillando comunidades que llevan décadas realizando sus tradiciones y produciendo en su día a día el patrimonio cultural de este país, cuya historia está llena de rebeldía y resistencia y que claramente se expresa en el rugir de los tambores, los bailes, los instrumentos musicales tradicionales, sus poesías y cantares, sus colores y belleza.
El viaje a Caracas, nuestra ciudad capital, generalmente tardaba doce horas en autobús, pero con el mal estado de las carretera, y de los vehículos, además de los protocolos en los puntos de control que hay cada vez que pasamos de un estado a otro esta vez nos tomó 18 hora poder llegar. A pesar de que fue bastante cansado no me puedo quejar. El viaje fue promocionado por el ministerio de la cultura y nos brindaron unos ricos refrigerios durante todo el recorrido, entre comida rápida, golosinas y variedad de bebidas para la hidratación.
Cuando llegamos desde el estado Táchira, en el suroeste del país, hasta la capital nos sorprendió que ver en el estacionamiento del Estadio Monumental “Simón Bolívar” todos los autobuses que movilizaron desde cada uno de los 23 estados de Venezuela a sus artistas y cultores. Desde que los grupos se bajaban de los autobuses se unían a aquel gran compartir, que desde el estacionamiento ya anunciaba lo que se venía. Una gran fiesta colorida donde los tambores resonaban y su gente bailaba cargando a sus santos y los cantares estremecían las pieles con esas voces molinerías heredadas de África.
Ni Aly ni yo habíamos estado en el Estadio Monumental “Simón Bolívar”. Nos fascino ver su inmensidad y lo bien que estaba organizado todo para recibir visitantes de todo el país. Llegamos a medio día y la actividad estaba pautada para comenzar a las 6 pm, claramente teníamos que esperar que llegaran las personas de todos los estados, incluyendo las que se presentarías en la gran tarima que se imponía en el centro del estadio a los ojos de más de cinco mil espectadores.
Seis horas podrían parecen mucho tiempo en otro contexto, pero esta vez para nosotras se quedaron cortas. Apartamos nuestros puestos con unos amigos y nos fuimos para el área donde venden comida y bebidas en el estadio. Nos asombró nuevamente encontrarnos con una gran fiesta montada. La cantidad de personas que estaba reunida frente a los diferentes puestos de comida era impresionante, cada grupo ofrecía la manifestación de su region. Y sin necesidad de un director artístico, ni de un orador de orden, ni guiones ni libretos, entraban en armonioso orden y hacían su cierre para dar paso a la próxima comunidad que quisiera presentarse. Formando así un dialogo amoroso entre los diferentes pueblos de nuestro país y sus expresiones culturales.
Como dije 6 horas no fueron suficientes para disfrutar de tanta belleza artística. Cuando se acercaban las 6 pm regresamos a nuestros asientos con unos ricos perros calientes y unas papas fritas al mejor estilo de un estadio de Baseball. Con el himno nacional arranco la actividad, fue imposible contener las lágrimas al escuchar la emotiva letra del “Gloria al bravo pueblo” en la voz de miles de venezolanos. En la tarima los más importantes representantes de la música tradicional acompañaban al público. Ivan Perez Rossi, Lilia Vera, Gualberto Ibarreto, entre otros grandes.
Momentos muy emotivos que provocaron risas, lágrimas, gritos y aplausos. Uno de los más sentidos para mí fue cuando Gualberto Ibarreto salió cantando con su andadera, ya que a sus 76 años ha presentado varios problemas de salud. Pues el público le ovacionó de pie. Y ver esa muestra de amor que miles de espectadores le expresaron a uno de los más importantes exponentes de nuestra música tradicional en un momento tan vulnerable fue simplemente hermoso.
Otro detalle que me pareció fascinante fue que en tarima pudimos disfrutar de una bellísima agrupación colombiana llamada Palenque y también de una instrumental brasileña cuya presentación no se puede explicar en palabras por tanta belleza. Claro, estas representaciones no podían faltar, ya que Colombia y Brasil son los dos gigantes que comparten frontera con Venezuela y que sin duda forman una parte importante en nuestro desarrollo cultural.
Seis horas más de presentaciones sobre la tarima y aunque nuestro cuerpos estaban casados no queríamos dejar de desfrutar. Pero la hora de regresar llego y tuvimos que despedirnos de Caracas y de todos sus invitados. 18 horas más de viaje de regreso. Y después de tanto rodar llegamos con los cuerpos destrozados pero con regocijándonos por dentro porque fuimos testigos de un encuentro histórico y sublime de nuestra cultura.
Sin duda me siento muy satisfecha de haber formado parte de este grandioso encuentro. Y aunque las horas de viaje fueron mucho sin duda es un paseo que no voy a olvidar. Me alegra compartirlo en la colmena y que quede aquí para que otros puedan verlo a través de las imágenes que les dejo con mucho cariño. Por ahora me despido, esperando como siempre estar pronto por aca. Les dejo un gran abrazo, hasta pronto.
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Wow! That's a very entertaining festival.
The various dances and displays in the gifs are so ear catchy.
You sure had fun👌
We had a lot of fun, it was a small sample of the musical and cultural wealth of my country. Thanks for visiting and commenting. Greetings
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OMG that is one AWESOME looking celebration that I would LOVED to have been at IRL ( I wouldn't be able to stop dancing....) So thank you so much for taking me there with you through our virtual traveling platform here on Hive with the Wednesday Walk!
I have goosebumps just thinking about how momentous that this occasion was for all Venezuelans and am so impressed!
This festival is now on my bucket list to experience, so thanks so much for sharing!
It was a wonderful day, we enjoyed an impressive national and international cultural meeting. I'm glad you enjoyed this post that was made with a lot of love. Thanks for visiting and commenting. Greetings and a strong hug
I am so glad that you did (by the looks of those very loaded hotdogs...yummm..) you guys did have a great day and I'm so jealous that I wasn't there too!
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