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Culture
Roman Catholicism is by far the dominant
religion in Venezuela, and has been
adopted by most indigenous people -
only those living in isolated regions
still practice their ancient tribal
beliefs. The Protestant church has a
significant presence, and recently
has been gaining some ground,
attracting adherents from the
Catholic Church. An unusual and
obscure pantheistic sect, known as
the Cult of María Lionza, exists in
the northwest and combines pre-Hispanic
indigenous creeds, African voodoo and
Christian religious practices
Spanish is spoken by almost all Venezuelans, though some 25
indigenous tongues are spoken by remote tribes. English is spoken by some people in urban centers.
Visual arts and handicrafts are popular in Venezuela,
but the country's most distinctive cultural outlet is
probably its music, which is an eclectic blend of European,
African and indigenous rhythms. Theater is growing in popularity,
and there is an active literary scene, especially among the younger generation.
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