Dances and celebrations Colonia Tovar

the church of colonia tovar based in church of endingen in germany.



mural representative of colonia tovar.

oktoberfest-beer festival. in colonia tovar held annually in october, germanic traditional festival known oktoberfest. on occasion, groups germany have been invited play traditional music. performs international festival of chamber music colonia tovar.

on april 8 celebrate founding of colonia. date there cultural activities in plaza bolívar. celebrations include parade, involving educational, dance groups , cultural associations local , guests. performs annual election of queen of colonia tovar.

the carnival. during carnival parades made of jokilis , gorilas. jokili character exists in germany since 1782, mixture of jester , harlequin. dress consists of red suit fringe on collar, sleeves, waist , legs, reveal bells. placed three-pointed hat, white gloves , pointy shoes. have wooden mask, made each jokili in particular. carved wooden stick, carries knotted rope , other side pig s bladder, globe, instrument hit bystanders observe holiday.

festivities in honor of st. martin of tours. patron saint of travelers, st. martin, honored on 11 november. in church, image of saint, brought founders baden. day performs festival of flowers, fruits , crafts, in prizes awarded excellence of products produced in municipality.

festivals. 2 festivals held annually, between march , april, 1 , other between august , september. 1 cultural heritage of municipality, according decree of mayor of tovar, held since 1992 , known international festival of chamber music colonia tovar. second friends of chamber music colonia tovar , since 1997.

easter. along religious celebrations of easter, in colonia tovar performed traditional german <<nests>>, celebrate coming of easter bunnies eggs. in developing these, involving whole family , customary children eggs hidden in courtyards. monday after easter residents of colonia tovar attend chapel of resurrection. there performed blessing of crops , food, , shared day of camping. parade of gorilla wearing pants suit beard cover stick , mask.