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Feria de la Chinita in Barcelona

Written by Paula

Barcelona is a city that is blessed with a very rich events programming. The fact that is has a population composed by people from all over the world makes it possible for citizens to experience events that share customs and traditions of foreign countries.

One of those events is known as Feria de la Chinita.

Feria de la Chinita is an annual event, a religious festival that takes place between the 17th and 19th of November in Maracaibo, a city in Venezuela. The Feria’s purpose is to celebrate the miracle of the Chiquinquirá Virgin, patron saint of the state of Zulia.

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The legend of Chiquinquirá Virgin

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From that day on, the Chiquinquirá Virgin is celebrated in Maracaibo.

The evolution of Feria de la Chinita

Feria de la Chinita started as a religious event celebrated only at Maracaibo, where the event took place. During the sixties, the Feria started to grow and started to be celebrated all over Venezuela. Today, Feria de la Chinita is an event with concerts, food stands and a variety of activities that is celebrated in international cities like New York, Rome and Amsterdam.

Related article: Enjoy The Magic Of Festivals In Barcelona

Feria de la Chinita in Barcelona

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Advice from a Venezuelan in Barcelona

If you are part of the Venezuelan community and want to learn more about living in Barcelona, visit Antonio Rengifo Nuñez’s blog, Venezolano en Barcelona 

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Paula

Paula is an experienced content writer, translator and editor.

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