Barinas hosts IV Joropódromo Internacional dance festival

The IV Joropódromo Internacional Fundaca Barinas 2026 was held in Barinas, Venezuela, as part of the festivities honoring the Virgin of Pilar. The event featured a parade of joropo dancers from various educational institutions and professional groups, traveling from Avenida 23 de Enero to Plaza Bolívar.

Minister of Culture Alejandro López Rodríguez attended the event, emphasizing the importance of preserving millenary folkloric traditions through youth training. Following the parade, participants entered competitions to recognize the best performers of the traditional Venezuelan dance.