Venezuela celebrated on December 9th the designation of the Venezuelan joropo as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.

The announcement was made during the twentieth session of UNESCO in New Delhi, India. With this news, the Venezuelan people are proud to show the world a sample of their unique character, which blends music, dance, crafts, and poetry.

The statement reads: “The UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee inscribed the Joropo of Venezuela on its Representative List this Tuesday, granting universal status to a tradition that forms the backbone of the identity of the plains and serves as the soundtrack to the country’s cultural fusion.”

The joropo is an amalgamation of “a complex system of knowledge that integrates poetry, dance, and crafts, the result of syncretism between Indigenous, African, and European cultures.” It represents the daily work of the Venezuelan farmer, including milking and herding cattle, family life, and both cultural and religious activities.

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Source: diariodelosandes

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