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Video. Venezuela's Dancing Devils revive centuries-old Corpus Christi rite

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · · 160 words · By Alexis Caraco
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What to know about Video. Venezuela's Dancing Devils revive centuries-old Corpus Christi rite

Dressed in colourful costumes and handmade masks, parishioners danced through the streets as children received their First Communion after a year of religious preparation.

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What happened

Dressed in colourful costumes and handmade masks, parishioners danced through the streets as children received their First Communion after a year of religious preparation.

Why it matters

The event combines Catholic devotion with local customs and forms part of a ritual in which masked devils ultimately submit to the Blessed Sacrament, symbolising the victory of good over evil.

Common ground

The tradition was recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2012.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “it remains one of Venezuela's most distinctive religious and cultural events”
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Wikipedia confirms that Venezuela is a country in South America. Combined with the evidence from claim 1 (which places the 'Dancing Devils' in Venezuela), the location is verified.
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web search NEUTRAL — Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and various islands and islets in the Caribbean Se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venezuela
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web search NEUTRAL — Venezuela’s interior minister, Diosdado Cabello, told the state broadcaster VTV: “A seismic event that everything suggests was considerably above 7 points has taken place.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/25/earthquake-ven…
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web search NEUTRAL — Stay on top of Venezuela latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
https://www.aljazeera.com/where/venezuela/
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Claim 2: “The practice dates back to the arrival of Franciscan missionaries in the late eighteenth century”
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The evidence discusses Franciscan missionaries in California and general information about the order, but does not mention the specific practice or tradition in the context of the late 18th century for the event in question.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Franciscans are a group of related organizations in the Catholic Church, founded by the Italian saint Francis of Assisi. They include three independent religious orders for men (the Order of Friar…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franciscans
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Franciscan Complex or Franciscan Assemblage is a geologic term for a late Mesozoic terrane of heterogeneous rocks found throughout the California Coast Ranges, and particularly on the San Francisc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franciscan_Complex
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Franciscan Sisters may refer to: Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist Franciscan Sisters of Mary Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Franciscan Sisters of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franciscan_Sisters
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Claim 3: “The tradition was recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2012.”
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The provided evidence explains what UNESCO and Intangible Cultural Heritage are in general, but none of the sources confirm that this specific tradition was recognized in 2012.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Intangible cultural heritage (ICH)—as opposed to a place's tangible cultural heritage, cultural properties such as historic sites, monuments, and artifacts—comprises manifestations of intellectual wea…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intangible_cultural_heritage
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — UNESCO established its Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage with the aim of ensuring better protection of important intangible cultural heritages worldwide and the awareness of their significance. Th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_Intangible_Cultural_H…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Proclamation of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity was made by the Director-General of UNESCO starting in 2001 to raise awareness of intangible cultural heritage—such tra…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masterpieces_of_the_Oral_and_I…
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Claim 4: “The celebration in Tarmas is distinguished by its small masks made from dried gourds and a rhythmic dance that traces the sign of the cross on the ground.”
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One web search result specifically mentions the 'Dancing Devils' in Venezuela using masks made from dried gourds ('taparas') and tracing the sign of the cross on the ground. Other results are irrelevant.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 18, 2024 ... Diaki, born Diaki Koné, has taken Malian high-energy balani music and made it his own, playing festivals as far afield as Australia. From DJing ...
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 10, 2026 ... ... costumes and small masks made from dried gourds, locally known as 'taparas.' Additionally ... traces the sign of the cross on the ground ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIoxVzNpyCM
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 14, 2023 ... The dance was developed by ex-servicemen, based on the old military parades performed during the war. In the Beni dance, the performers adorn ...
https://www.facebook.com/eargroundtv/posts/dance-beni-arinot…
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Claim 5: “reflects a blend of Catholic, Indigenous and African influences.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results regarding car forums and Hyundai Sonatas; there is no information regarding cultural influences.
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 24, 2011 · Timing Belt Advice So, I am going to call some shops and get quotes to replace a timing belt on a 2007 Sonata GLS 4 cylinder. I have read that, since I am replacing the timing belt, I s…
https://www.hyundai-forums.com/threads/timing-belt-change-3-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 19, 2026 · Learn more about Hyundai Sonata at the Edmunds.com Car Forums! Read real discussions on thousands of topics and get your questions answered.
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web search NEUTRAL — Visit Edmunds.com Car Forums to discuss car buying, selling, repairs, maintenance and all things automotive! Search discussions by make, model or topic.
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