VOICED : Desfile multitudinario muestra la cultura del caballo en Costa Rica

The Día Nacional del Caballista in Costa Rica is a celebrated horse parade that returned after a hiatus due to the pandemic. The event, which honors a notable individual each year, was dedicated to Lomar González, a veterinarian specializing in horses. The parade is a cultural emblem for Costa Ricans, fostering community and friendship. Before the event, horses undergo veterinary checks to ensure their health and safety. Despite these precautions, some activists protested against the tradition.

What event in Costa Rica involves a parade of horses and riders in the capital?

• National Horseman Day

• Independence Day

• Carnival Day

• Harvest Festival

Why was the National Horseman Day parade not held since 2019?

• Due to political reasons

• Because of financial constraints

• Due to a lack of participants

• Because of the coronavirus pandemic

Who was the parade dedicated to in the current year?

• A famous horse breeder

• A local politician

• Lomar González, a veterinarian

• A renowned artist

What is required of the horses before they participate in the parade?

• They must be trained in tricks

• They must pass a veterinary check

• They must be decorated

• They must be of a certain breed

What was the reaction of some activists towards the parade?

• They protested against it

• They ignored it

• They organized a counter-event

• They supported it