SHOTLIST CURIEPE, MIRANDA STATE, VENEZUELA (JUNE 24, 2025) (ANADOLU-ACCESS ALL) 1. VARIOUS OF CROWD INSIDE AND OUTSIDE CHURCH, SINGING SONG, DANCING, SOME PLAYING DRUMS 2. VARIOUS OF CROD IN FRONT OF RELIGIOUS STATUE ON STAGE 3. WOMAN BURNING CANDLE 4. CLOSE-UP OF CANDLES 5. VARIOUS OF CROWD, SINGING SONG, DANCING, SOME PLAYING DRUMS 6. MEN SPEAKING (Spanish) TO CAMERA (2 SHOTS)CURIEPE, MIRANDA STATE, VENEZUELA - JUNE 24: The town of Curiepe in Miranda State came alive from June 23 to 25 with the vibrant celebrations of San Juan Bautista (St. John the Baptist), a UNESCO-recognized festival showcasing the rich Afro-Venezuelan culture. Thousands gathered on Tuesday, June 24, filling the streets with music, dance, and devotion. The rhythmic beats of traditional drums—the mina, curbeta, and cures—echoed through the town as dancers moved with passion, embodying the festival's deep spiritual and cultural roots. The celebration, held annually in honor of Saint John the Baptist, is a cornerstone of local identity, blending religious reverence with Afro-descendant traditions. The Fiesta de San Juan Bautista is a celebration of being Afro-Venezuelan, of African culture, of overcoming the pain of chattel slavery. It is celebrated with mesmerizing drum (tambores) music and streets filled with vibrant dancing. Declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity the San Juan de Curiepe festival draws visitors from across Venezuela.