Fish Fair in Apure promotes aquaculture development and local cuisine
Press
Published at: 26/10/2026 10:04 PM
As a tribute to the daily work of the men and women of the river, the Fish Fair was held with great enthusiasm in the Creole area of the town of Elorza, a space designed to highlight gastronomic richness and boost the local economy through the undisputed product of its fresh waters.
The activity served as a platform to show the culinary potential of the region, where locals and visitors enjoyed various samples and traditional preparations made from fresh fish, which consolidates the llanera identity and pride in artisanal fishing work.
During the meeting, the spokeswoman for the National Program “Weaving Networks”, Greisis Lara, highlighted the meaning of this type of initiative for communities in the state. “We are here in Elorza, the most Creole thing on the map, my people! Today, since the Feria del Cardumen, it is a great honor for me to belong to the National Weaving Networks Program,” he said.
In addition, Lara highlighted the balance of the activities promoted in the entity, noting thatestán “sharing all the experiences we have been developing with this program in our Apure state.”
With events like this, coastal communities reaffirm their commitment to food sovereignty, the valuation of the fisherman's profession and the preservation of the most authentic flavors of the llanera tradition.
Mazo News Team