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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.
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.
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