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    Roman Catholicism is by far the dominant religion in Venezuela, and has been adopted by most indigenous people -only those living in isolated regions still practice their ancient tribal beliefs. The Protestant church has a significant presence, and recently has been gaining some ground, attracting adherents from the Catholic Church. An unusual and obscure pantheistic sect, known as the Cult of María Lionza, exists in the northwest and combines pre-Hispanic indigenous creeds, African voodoo and Christian religious practices.

    Spanish is spoken by most Venezuelans, though more than 30 indigenous tongues are spoken by remote tribes. English is spoken by some people in urban centers.

    Public Holidays

    January 1 – New Year’s Day

    Before Easter Sunday – Maundy Thursday & Good Friday

    April 19 – Declaration of Independence

    May 1 – Labor Day

    June 24 – Battle of Carabobo

    July 5 – Independence Day

    July 24 – Bolívar’s Birthday

    October 12 – Discovery of America

    December 25 – Christmas

    Roman Catholicism is by far the dominant religion in Venezuela, and has been adopted by most indigenous people -only those living in isolated regions still practice their ancient tribal beliefs. The Protestant church has a significant presence, and recently has been gaining some ground, attracting adherents from the Catholic Church. An unusual and obscure pantheistic sect, known as the Cult of María Lionza, exists in the northwest and combines pre-Hispanic indigenous creeds, African voodoo and Christian religious practices.

    Spanish is spoken by most Venezuelans, though more than 30 indigenous tongues are spoken by remote tribes. English is spoken by some people in urban centers.

    Public Holidays

    January 1 – New Year’s Day

    Before Easter Sunday – Maundy Thursday & Good Friday

    April 19 – Declaration of Independence

    May 1 – Labor Day

    June 24 – Battle of Carabobo

    July 5 – Independence Day

    July 24 – Bolívar’s Birthday

    October 12 – Discovery of America

    December 25 – Christmas

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