The Orinoco Fair
The Orinoco Fair or Feria de la Sapoara is an annual festival held along the boulevard of Paseo Orinoco in Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela. During the entire month of August, the fair focuses on fishing for the sapoara, a fish native to the Orinoco River that can only be caught at this time of year and specifically on the southern bank of the Orinoco River along the river bank in front of Ciudad Bolivar.
It is a cultural tradition of the region, an important event for local tourism.
Hundreds of fishermen gather every year during the fair to carry out traditional artisanal fishing with Atarrayas (hand-woven nets) in wooden boats known as Curiaras.
The Orinoco Fair is more than just an event, it is the meeting point of a vibrant explosion of cultures. During the days of the fair, you can immerse yourself in the local gastronomic traditions, discovering dishes that are true culinary delights.
At the Orinoco Fair, the aromas of empanadas, arepas, cold fish and other typical dishes such as cachapa, fill the air and invite you to savor Venezuelan cuisine. And if we talk about handicrafts, here you will find handmade artifacts that are true pieces of art.
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The last picture was amazing
Thank you! The Angostura bridge over the Orinoco river is the best postcard we have of the sunsets in Ciudad Bolivar. We are privileged to have this landscape in front of our city.
I can't hear "Orinoco" without thinking of this song:
The title of the song Orinoco Flow is due to the Orinoco River found in Venezuela. Recorded in London in 1988 by Orinoco Studios.
Many enjoyed that song without knowing that the Orinoco River exists.
Thank you for that information.
Wow, what top photographs. Very beautiful place ☺️ Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you for appreciating these pictures. 🙏
@orinoquense Your publication is very beautiful, although I live in Caracas, and I have always heard about the fair, I have never had the opportunity to go, at least today I learned a little about the history of the sapoara.
Hola Linda...
La ferio del Orinoco es un evento muy popular que atrae visitantes de todas partes de Venezuela. En Semana Santa también se celebran festividades que atraen turistas de y peregrinos católicos de todos los rincones.
En las festividades santas se llevan acabo procesiones desde la Catedral Metropolitana ubicada en la cima del Casco Histórico en la Plaza Bolívar. También se celebra la obra teatral el Cristo del Orinoco, una representación de la vida, pasión y muerte de Jesús.
Esta obra teatral se realiza en las arenas del río Orinoco los días jueves, viernes y sábado santos, al caer la tarde, logrando reunir a miles de espectadores cada año que se maravillan con esta obra en la que participan una multitud de actores que interactúan con el público brindando una experiencia única.
Esta obra fue declarada patrimonio inmaterial de la humanidad por la UNESCO. Pronto les estaré contando más sobre ella.
Espero que pueda visitar Ciudad Bolívar y maravillarse con estas celebraciones.
¡Éxitos y bendiciones!
@orinoquense Muy agradecida, por tu explicación, si tengo que sacar tiempo, es bueno como venezolana, aprender la cultura de todos nuestros rincones.