In a telephone interview with Venezolana de Television, the head of state said that they received the best unthinkable news, which he described as “a true award and worldwide recognition of our identity, our people, and Venezuelan spirit.”
The president hailed this designation of the Venezuelan joropo as a great triumph for Venezuela, calling it “an energetic and beautiful dance” that is now an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, officially and unanimously declared today by UNESCO in India, he affirmed.
“I want to express my deep joy at this great achievement of spirituality, of national identity; it is truly impressive,” he declared, visibly moved.
He commented that they had been expecting it, “but it’s another thing entirely to confirm and see it,” and congratulated the entire Culture team, Minister Ernesto Villegas, researcher Benito Irady, and the entire Venezuelan diplomatic team at UNESCO.
The dignitary noted that this is great Christmas news amidst the brutal psychological warfare waged by the United States government over these past months.
He emphasized that the joropo emerged from the humility and depth of the Venezuelan plains and that “this tremendous achievement is impressive,” attained at a bright dawn for a nation advancing in a comprehensive offensive with Culture, its identity, and the pride of being Venezuelan always at the forefront.
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