Eje del Buen Vivir dresses up in tradition to celebrate the May Cross Memorial

Published at: 01/05/2026 12:00 PM

In the spaces of the Axis of Good Living, in Bellas Artes, Caracas, a variety of free cultural activities will be held this coming Sunday, May 03, to celebrate the feast of the Holy Cross of May, one of the most deep-rooted traditions in Venezuela, where religious and cultural expressions are mixed to pay homage to nature and ask for good crops.

The agenda, which will take place from 10:00 in the morning to 8:00 at night, will include creative workshops, traditional knowledge and an artisanal market organized by the Red Art Foundation, in a proposal aimed at highlighting this cultural manifestation.

The activities will begin with origami, painting and printing workshops by the National Museums Foundation, as well as sessions on ceramics, making flowers on fabric and palm weaving for the preparation of the costume of the cross.

Starting in the afternoon, the altar will be assembled, accompanied by a discussion on tradition and the songs associated with this celebration. Subsequently, training and recreational activities will be developed aimed at audiences of all ages.

The closing will be marked by the wake of the cross, with tenths, songs and the ringing of drums, together with groups such as the UNEM Magistral Ensemble and the Songoytura Group, which will participate in the final ritual “Lend Me Your Cross”.

MINCULTURA/Mazo News Team