Ocumare de la Costa blesses more than 1,500 flags for San Juan Bautista

Published at: 21/06/2026 02:51 PM

A total of 1,500 flags were collected in the Ocumare municipality of the Gold Coast in the state of Aragua, exceeding the initial goal of the One Thousand Flags for San Juan campaign, launched last May.

The announcement was made this Sunday, by the cultor Luis Lovera during the process of receiving and organizing the flags, which will be distributed in the different towns and villages of the jurisdiction, namely Ocumare, Cata, Cuyagua, Aponte, Las Monjas, El Playóm, La Boca and Cumboto, ahead of the festivities in honor of San Juan Bautista.

“What began in May as a beautiful dream and a profound act of faith, is now a radiant reality,” said the cultor accompanied by those in charge of the organization. In addition, this Sunday in an act full of profound spirituality in which the pieces were formally presented before the sacred image of the saint, receiving the blessing that will mark the beginning of the celebration.

Luis Lovera expressed his deepest gratitude to the entire social fabric that made this cultural milestone possible. He made a very special mention of the seamstresses, whose dedicated hands worked day and night with love and care to make the banners. He also extended his recognition to the media for massing information and, in a very particular way, to each citizen, merchant and collaborator who provided fabrics, materials, financial support or who directly developed their own flag.

“The goal was achieved and this is thanks to a devoted people who spare no effort to preserve their heritage. Without the support of each of you, this would not have been possible,” he concluded.

Mazo News Team