culture
febrero 4, 2026
Sector artesanal celebra el Día Nacional de la Muñequería de Trapo
Caracas, 03 Feb. AVN.- Un total de 600 muñequeras y muñequeros se reunieron este lunes en las plazas Bolívar de todo el país para conmemorar su día nacional. La jornada integró la exhibición de piezas tradicionales con una movilización orientada a la paz y la soberanía del país.
TL;DR
- 600 dollmakers gathered in Bolívar plazas across Venezuela for their national day.
- The event showcased a national sample of 2,000 traditional dolls.
- The celebration pays tribute to the legacy of teacher Zobeyda Jiménez.
- Activities included a floral offering, reading of a guild manifesto, and an exhibition titled “Threads and scraps of love and hope” in Caracas.
- Dollmaking was defined as an act of cultural resistance against hate speech.
- The event linked artistic expression with reflection on the national political context.
- Commemorative activities will continue throughout February with forums and discussions.
- The agenda concludes on February 21st with the XI National Meeting of Dollmakers in Trujillo.