culture
enero 30, 2026
Venezuela conmemora el Día Nacional de las Muñecas y Muñecos de Trapo
Caracas, 30 Ene. AVN.- Venezuela celebra este 2 de febrero el Día Nacional de las Muñecas y Muñecos de Trapo, una festividad que rinde homenaje a la artesana Zobeyda Jiménez en el aniversario de su nacimiento, según lo reseñado por el Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Cultura.
TL;DR
- Venezuela celebrates the National Day of Rag Dolls and Puppets on February 2nd.
- The day honors artisan Zobeyda Jiménez on the anniversary of her birth.
- The celebration marks the second anniversary of the presidential decree officially establishing the holiday.
- Activities are coordinated by the Ministry of Popular Power for Culture.
- The theme for this year is 'Manos, retazos del amor y la esperanza' (Hands, scraps of love and hope).
- A traditional 'baptism of dolls' will take place in Bolívar squares nationwide.
- The event aims to recognize traditional toy making and manual craft techniques.
- The main event in Caracas will be at the Red de Arte gallery in Plaza Bolívar.
- Musical performances and talks with master doll makers are scheduled.
- Citizens are invited to participate in events across the country.