Ecuador, indigenous women in traditional costume. Photo by Inti Raymi.

Argentina

Argentina

See how Candombe Day, on December 3, celebrates the unique Uruguayan form of the African Diaspora drum, song, and dance tradition.

Most people in Venezuela wear the same things as we do here in the United States. But some women wear traditional long skirts with off the shoulder blouses, as shown above, and the men typically wear western clothes.

Modern Venezuelans don’t have a habit to wear the folk clothing every day. They even use it rather seldom on special occasions, such as weddings, national celebrations, and ceremonies. Though Venezuelan national outfit looks not too extraordinary or weird, locals prefer to use the western-style clothing instead of a folk dress. Nevertheless, the traditional costume of Venezuela is pretty and comfy. And it is the cultural heritage of this country, among many other colorful traditions.