It is a major Venezuelan religious and cultural celebration originating from Maracaibo (State of Zulia) that marks the ceremonial lowering ("descent") of the replica or image of the Virgin of Chiquinquirá (affectionately known as La Chinita) from her main altar to be closer to her faithful.
The gathering typically features a Catholic mass, a religious procession, traditional folk music (specifically gaitas from Zulia), and a community celebration to honor their patron saint and reconnect with their cultural roots.
Bajada de la Chinita