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[00:00:18] Hello everyone, welcome to Somos, Telesur's cultural program.
[00:00:21] My name is Caryali Ramírez, we are all
[00:00:25] ready to share
[00:00:30] cultural. Let's see what we have prepared for you,
[00:00:32] go ahead, Somos, Telesur's cultural program,
[00:00:36] begins with the most outstanding information
[00:00:40] from the peoples of the world. In
[00:00:43] Bolivia, the 15th edition of the
[00:00:46] La Paz International Theater Festival
[00:00:49] will be celebrated, and in China, the
[00:00:52] cultural carnival Shandong Africa will be held,
[00:00:55] with the aim of celebrating the
[00:00:59] "Geoglyphs of Humanity: exchange and unity between two continents.
[00:01:03] In addition, in Iraq, the city of Karbala
[00:01:05] commemorated Arbaeen, one of the
[00:01:09] most important religious commemorations in the
[00:01:12] world. All this and much more today on
[00:01:16] Somos.
[00:01:16] All
[00:01:23] this and much more today on Somos. Our social networks are
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[00:01:30] sur on X, and @somostelesur
[00:01:33] 1931 on YouTube. We're going to take a
[00:01:36] break. We'll be right back.
[00:01:58] more than 6,000 athletes
[00:02:01] from 37 countries
[00:02:05] compete in 40
[00:02:06] disciplines.
[00:02:09] Santo Domingo becomes the seat of athletic excellence on the continent.
[00:02:16] La Paz International Enjoy the centenary and the 25th edition of the
[00:02:19] event that unites Central America and the Caribbean. From
[00:02:23] July 24 to August 8, join Daisy
[00:02:27] Toussaint and the dedication and talent of our athletes
[00:02:30] in search of glory at the Central American and Caribbean
[00:02:34] Games, Santo Domingo
[00:02:36] Let's 2026, through our multiplatform,
[00:02:40] only on Telesur. Thank you for being back with us.
[00:02:45] with the usual
[00:03:17] We immediately begin
[00:03:20] tormented in in Mexico because the International Book Fair of Anthropology and History, FILAH, as we know it by its acronym,
[00:03:24] will commemorate its 37th
[00:03:27] edition with a program of more than
[00:03:30] 300 activities. This cultural event
[00:03:33] will take place from August 13 to
[00:03:37] 23 at the National Museum of Anthropology.
[00:03:39] This edition will have France and the state of
[00:03:43] Veracruz as special guests. 85 publishers
[00:03:46] will participate, and according
[00:03:50] to the organizers,
[00:03:52] diversity of more than 95 stands will be installed, 22 conversations,
[00:03:56] and dozens of artistic activities.
[00:04:00] Among them, an anthropological film festival, in addition
[00:04:03] to four temporary exhibitions,
[00:04:06] among which the Hastatitlan
[00:04:09] codex stands out. This important document
[00:04:12] narrates the history of the Mexica people from their
[00:04:16] while promoting the latest migration from Aztlan to the
[00:04:19] first years after the Spanish
[00:04:21] conquest.
[00:04:39] and in Mato Grosso do Sul, this is in Brazil, they celebrated the
[00:04:43] Bonito Cinesur festival, this is an event that
[00:04:46] highlighted the cultural integration of South America. In its
[00:04:49] fourth edition, 46 films were
[00:04:52] screened and approximately 150 guests
[00:04:55] participated. The festival addressed topics such as
[00:04:59] environmental
[00:05:01] edition of the Milonga preservation, indigenous resistance, historical
[00:05:04] memory, and the gender gap in the
[00:05:07] film industry. The program included
[00:05:11] in different neighborhoods of competitive sections of South American and
[00:05:14] environmental cinema and local productions, as well as special
[00:05:18] screenings. At the event, the debate "South American
[00:05:22] Female Voices" was held, which
[00:05:25] brought together important film figures to discuss the
[00:05:29] gender inequalities in the industry,
[00:05:33] while in the competitions, "Who Killed Narciso" by
[00:05:36] Marcelo Martinessi and
[00:05:39] "The Origin of Alejandro Calderón"
[00:05:42] were awarded, which both addressed
[00:05:45] relevant topics of the
[00:05:49] current context.
[00:05:50] And Peru will bring together
[00:05:57] the renowned geoglyphs of the
[00:06:00] Nazca Amazon in an international
[00:06:03] exhibition that will take place this
[00:06:06] August 6, under the title
[00:06:11] A Language Inscribed on Earth." The exhibition will be composed
[00:06:15] of two exhibitions,
[00:06:18] archaeological expressions of great
[00:06:21] importance for South American heritage, which are the
[00:06:25] geoglyphs of the Brazilian Amazon and the
[00:06:29] famous Nazca lines and figures drawn in the
[00:06:32] Nazca Desert, or the Nazca Lines as they are also
[00:06:36] popularly known. It is organized together with the Brazilian
[00:06:39] Institute of Geoglyphs. This exhibition
[00:06:42] seeks to establish a relationship between both traditions and
[00:06:46] promote a dialogue about their characteristics,
[00:06:50] their similarities, and their conservation
[00:06:53] in order to contribute to the dissemination of their
[00:06:56] scientific, historical, and cultural value.
[00:07:19] We're going to Bolivia now. The performing arts sector is
[00:07:23] preparing for the start of the 15th edition of the
[00:07:28] Theater Festival, FITAZ, as we know it by its acronym. The
[00:07:32] inaugural ceremony is scheduled for August 30.
[00:07:35] This year, the edition will be dedicated to the
[00:07:39] festival's founder and the prominent figure
[00:07:43] of Bolivian theater, Marixa Weilet. Following the pattern
[00:07:46] of past years, the event
[00:07:50] will extend its reach beyond theaters, taking presentations
[00:07:54] to nearby municipalities such as
[00:07:57] Coroico, Viacha, and Copacabana.
[00:08:01] Until its completion date, which will be
[00:08:04] September 7, visitors will be able to enjoy
[00:08:08] a variety of book presentations, workshops,
[00:08:12] and performances for all audiences. and in Chile, an exhibition titled
[00:08:31] "Molluscan Poetry of Seashells:
[00:08:35] Immerse Yourself in the Neruda Collection"
[00:08:38] is being presented. This exhibition,
[00:08:41] located in the central house of the University of
[00:08:45] Chile, in the metropolitan region
[00:08:48] of Santiago, displays a very valuable collection of
[00:08:51] seashells that was donated by the Chilean poet and Nobel Literature
[00:08:55] laureate Pablo Neruda in 1954,
[00:08:59] and he donated them to the university, allowing visitors
[00:09:02] to explore a
[00:09:05] oceans, countries, and cultures
[00:09:09] through these malacological objects.
[00:09:12] malacological, this outstanding
[00:09:16] exhibition, which brings together a total of 100 seashell
[00:09:19] specimens, all selected from
[00:09:22] more than 8,400 pieces,
[00:09:25] highlights the connection between Neruda's poetry
[00:09:28] and his fascination with the natural
[00:09:31] world.
[00:09:40] and Buenos Aires prepares to be
[00:09:42] the epicenter of music and dance with the arrival
[00:09:46] of the Tango BA Festival and World Cup. As a
[00:09:50] prelude to this cultural event, which will be from
[00:09:54] August 19 to September 2, the
[00:09:57] city has already started a series of
[00:10:00] activities that include shows, milongas,
[00:10:04] and dance and music classes
[00:10:07] to attract diverse audiences. As part of the
[00:10:10] celebrations, the eighth
[00:10:14] Week will be supported, which will extend until
[00:10:18] August 7 and brings together 59 milongas
[00:10:23] the capital. All this to promote the tradition
[00:10:27] of tango, also to revitalize the spaces where
[00:10:31] this dance is enjoyed every night.
[00:10:44] We continue in Argentina because as part of the Lebanese film cycle,
[00:10:48] the film "Under the Skies of Lebanon" will be screened.
[00:10:51] This debut film of Lebanese cinema
[00:10:55] is set in the 1950s and tells the story of Alice,
[00:10:59] a young Swiss woman who leaves her country to
[00:11:02] settle in Beirut where she falls in love
[00:11:05] with an astrophysicist. However, her life is
[00:11:09] threatened by the outbreak of war in the
[00:11:12] 1970s. The screening, organized
[00:11:15] by Cedral Art Events, will also be
[00:11:18] enjoyed at the Cedral organization's theater.
[00:11:21] and now we're going to New York because
[00:11:55] an exhibition dedicated to the rock carvings
[00:11:59] of Dazu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
[00:12:02] located in China, was inaugurated.
[00:12:05] This exhibition, which will be open until August 30,
[00:12:09] includes high-precision replicas and
[00:12:12] immersive installations, allowing visitors to
[00:12:16] explore the artistic and cultural legacy of
[00:12:19] these impressive carvings without
[00:12:22] having to travel to China. Xiong
[00:12:25] Sigua, who is the deputy director of the
[00:12:28] Dazu Rock Carvings Research Institute,
[00:12:32] highlighted the objective of
[00:12:35] promoting intercultural understanding with this
[00:12:38] first tour in the United States, while the
[00:12:41] director of the Memori Willaho Museum
[00:12:45] indicated that although the
[00:12:47] sculptures cannot be moved, their
[00:12:50] stories can travel thanks to
[00:12:54] digital technology.
[00:13:03] It's time for a break on Somos. When we return, we will learn
[00:13:06] more about the cultural events of the peoples of the world. We'll be right back.
[00:13:28] Discover the fascinating process of bringing real figures to life on the big
[00:13:31] screen and the commitment of cinema in Latin America and the Global
[00:13:35] South. Thank you very much for this invitation and please
[00:13:39] keep making this wonderful program that truly offers so much
[00:13:43] for thought and the growth and expansion of
[00:13:46] consciousness. The gaze of the other, construction of
[00:13:50] historical characters in Latin American cinema. With
[00:13:54] Brian Pavo and our special guest, the outstanding
[00:13:57] Venezuelan actress Mariela Reyes.
[00:14:00] Saturday,
[00:14:03] only on Telesur.
[00:14:06] In the heart of every country beat the
[00:14:10] stories that its peoples tell since time
[00:14:13] immemorial.
[00:14:17] A range of customs and traditions,
[00:14:20] music, painting, literature, theater,
[00:14:23] sculpture,
[00:14:30] and popular art allows us to know the cultural richness that surrounds us and
[00:14:33] that it is important
[00:14:34] to preserve.
[00:14:38] Join us on a journey around the
[00:14:41] world in "Lives",
[00:14:45] every Friday
[00:14:46] on Telesur.
[00:15:27] Thank you for being back with us. We're going to China because the
[00:15:31] Shandong Africa Cultural Carnival is being held. This is an event that
[00:15:34] celebrates exchange and unity between two
[00:15:37] continents. Let's see:
[00:15:41] Sculptures, music, and handicrafts are the
[00:15:45] elements that characterize this exhibition, the Shandong
[00:15:49] Africa Cultural Carnival held at the
[00:15:52] Jinan Art Museum in eastern
[00:15:55] China. Along with various types of
[00:15:58] ceramics, wood carvings, costumes,
[00:16:02] masks, photography, and other
[00:16:05] objects, the public tours the different
[00:16:08] rooms that offer a dialogue between civilizations,
[00:16:12] including art and economy, as a
[00:16:15] sign of friendship between China and the African
[00:16:18] continent.
[00:16:24] The exhibition, which is held under the theme "Mountains and
[00:16:27] Seas in Harmony, Shared Beauty," also allows
[00:16:31] visitors to discover new pieces and
[00:16:35] learn more about the identity of the peoples of both
[00:16:38] territories. I think this event can
[00:16:42] better promote relations between Shandong
[00:16:44] and Africa, not only cultural exchanges,
[00:16:48] but also strengthen the international friendship
[00:16:51] between China and
[00:16:53] Africa. I think Africa is gradually
[00:16:57] improving. The clay sculptures, for example,
[00:17:00] are incredibly realistic. This shows that the friendship
[00:17:03] between China and Africa is truly profound.
[00:17:09] Through four thematic sections:
[00:17:12] landscape, wildlife, craftsmanship,
[00:17:14] and daily life. The collections feature a
[00:17:18] variety of African works, geological specimens,
[00:17:22] and cultural elements of traditional Chinese
[00:17:26] craftsmanship. The Shandong Africa Cultural
[00:17:29] Carnival will be open to the public for 20
[00:17:32] days and within the framework of the year of exchanges. Between
[00:17:36] peoples, China, Africa, 2026. In
[00:17:39] these gallery spaces, cultural and tourist
[00:17:43] conferences will also be held, to promote mutual
[00:17:46] cooperation, with the presence of diplomatic delegations
[00:17:49] from more than 20 African countries.
[00:17:53] And also in China, the
[00:17:54] Thousand Lanterns
[00:18:02] Festival transformed the city of Ningbo into a spectacle
[00:18:06] of lights full of mythological creatures,
[00:18:10] luminous paths, and floral lanterns.
[00:18:14] see: Countless
[00:18:16] lights break
[00:18:23] night landscape of the city of Ningbo
[00:18:26] in China. The spectacle
[00:18:29] held at Tiangong Mansion is a convergence
[00:18:32] of lighting technologies, traditional lanterns,
[00:18:35] and the country's agricultural tourism.
[00:18:38] After promotional videos, curious
[00:18:41] visitors walk through the illuminated plant
[00:18:44] scenarios with huge lantern
[00:18:47] installations. The activities are very
[00:18:50] fun and seeing the iron flower exhibition was truly
[00:18:53] impressive. The scenery is really
[00:18:57] beautiful and it's an ideal place for couples
[00:19:01] to take photos and visit. My main reason
[00:19:04] for coming was to see the iron
[00:19:07] flower show. The idyllic landscapes surrounded by
[00:19:11] moving jellyfish, flowers and insects
[00:19:14] captivate tourists who visit Tiangong Mansion
[00:19:18] for the first time, generating awe at the
[00:19:21] natural diversity and the Chinese cultural heritage.
[00:19:25] It's my first time at Tiangong Mansion, I didn't expect the whole
[00:19:28] place to be illuminated, it looks especially beautiful
[00:19:31] after dark, the weather has been great, it's been a lot of
[00:19:35] fun walking around with my friends. The decorations and interactions
[00:19:38] are really interesting, I will definitely come
[00:19:41] back. The large dragon-shaped lanterns
[00:19:44] and iron flowers are crafted with the idea
[00:19:48] of transmitting the centuries-old tradition of this craft
[00:19:53] generation LED technology. The impressive result
[00:19:57] was achieved thanks to the intervention of master
[00:20:00] artisans and engineers who brought to life a garden
[00:20:04] that recreates natural and folkloric scenes on a large
[00:20:07] scale. With fireworks, the event transforms the cultural
[00:20:11] traditions of Ningbo into a vivid night
[00:20:14] spectacle, ideal for sharing with family and
[00:20:17] capturing new
[00:20:19] memories.
[00:20:28] And now we're taking another break on Somos, stay with
[00:20:31] us.
[00:20:51] Behind every scene there's a story, stories that
[00:20:55] reach the big screen, discover the
[00:20:58] best-kept secrets with "Sala
[00:21:01] A" every Saturday, only on Telesur.
[00:22:10] Thank you for being back with us and for joining us for this part of the
[00:22:14] program. We tell you that the Iraqi city of
[00:22:17] Karbala commemorated the. This is one of the
[00:22:21] most important religious
[00:22:23] commemorations in the world. Here we are going to tell you
[00:22:26] why.
[00:22:35] Millions of pilgrims gathered in the city of
[00:22:38] Karbala, Iraq to participate in Arbaeen,
[00:22:41] an event that commemorates the fortieth
[00:22:45] day of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the
[00:22:48] prophet of Islam. Muhammad, who died in
[00:22:51] battle in the year 680, after the common
[00:22:55] era. The faithful walked hundreds of
[00:22:59] kilometers to the Holy City, moved by
[00:23:02] their religious fervor and spiritual devotion
[00:23:06] to attend one of the largest manifestations in the
[00:23:10] world. This is a journey, it's a journey of
[00:23:13] love. Surely you have already heard about this journey.
[00:23:17] Life on this journey is a different life. Life on this
[00:23:20] journey is full of dedication and sacrifice on the part of
[00:23:24] those who have the possibility, and for
[00:23:27] everyone it is full of blessings, mercy,
[00:23:31] and gratitude. This year, Arbaeen
[00:23:35] took on new meaning under the weight of a profound
[00:23:37] loss, the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader
[00:23:41] Ali Khamenei, martyred last
[00:23:44] February during a joint aggression between the United
[00:23:48] States and Israel in
[00:23:50] Tehran.
[00:23:52] Even so, the principle of Arbaeen is
[00:23:55] love, and the millions of people who attend from
[00:23:59] different countries recognize this value as the greatest
[00:24:02] ruler. No matter how much we try to live in the world only
[00:24:06] with laws, in practice that didn't work. All jurists
[00:24:10] expect people to respect rights and governments and
[00:24:14] the judiciary try to ensure that no one
[00:24:17] oppresses another, but in practice. There is oppression
[00:24:20] in the world, and many injustices are also
[00:24:23] observed in societies, so we decided that instead
[00:24:27] of concepts like human rights, we should let
[00:24:30] love rule. Annually, pilgrims
[00:24:34] gather in this city to renew their commitment to
[00:24:37] the principles embodied by the
[00:24:40] martyrs more than 14 centuries ago. No matter the
[00:24:43] religion, language, race, or
[00:24:46] social status. Many Christians come on the pilgrimage.
[00:24:58] This year's Arbaeen pilgrimage also characterized by demonstrating
[00:25:01] resilience, devotion, and unity as a way to
[00:25:05] honor the sacrifices made and continue the
[00:25:08] legacy of standing firm against the
[00:25:11] aggressions of Western
[00:25:13] governments.
[00:25:21] We are now going to change continents because neither the economic
[00:25:24] blockade by the United States nor the oil
[00:25:28] restriction policies currently intensified
[00:25:32] against Cuba will stop the spaces of social
[00:25:35] and cultural resistance. The art therapy project
[00:25:39] "Terarte" in Havana, Cuba, is still in force.
[00:25:43] Let's tell you:
[00:25:45] The "Terarte" sociocultural project emerged 32
[00:25:49] years ago in an old neighborhood as a
[00:25:52] community initiative dedicated to social transformation,
[00:25:55] training, and accompaniment of children, young
[00:25:59] people, senior citizens, and people with disabilities.
[00:26:03] Visual artist Alberto Olivera and his wife, therapist
[00:26:06] Josefina Álvarez, have designed and implemented
[00:26:10] a broad program of art therapy exercises. It has to do
[00:26:13] with cognitive aspects, behavioral aspects, and states
[00:26:17] of pleasure and satisfaction precisely through art. In this group
[00:26:21] of exercises, everything that is the individual,
[00:26:24] the freedom of creation is maintained so that the
[00:26:27] individual obtains levels of pleasure, satisfaction,
[00:26:31] and that the mind begins to cleanse and break through
[00:26:34] neurocerebral plasticity. It is scientifically
[00:26:37] proven that art expands the
[00:26:40] mind and mental health. In addition, I repeat,
[00:26:44] with proofs of how these people evolve,
[00:26:47] no matter the problem they have, physical, mental,
[00:26:51] in a context marked by the resurgence of the
[00:26:55] blockade and the constant threats from the Donald
[00:26:58] Trump administration against Cuba, this sociocultural
[00:27:02] initiative also becomes a space of resistance,
[00:27:05] support, and hope for the community. Feeling that you have a space
[00:27:09] where you can go, where you can count on certain people,
[00:27:12] is very important in these times when people can sometimes
[00:27:16] be tormented, they may not have the solution to their problems. Aisha
[00:27:19] Kendra Aaron Antoine have grown up linked to art therapy workshops,
[00:27:23] finding in them a tool for learning, expression,
[00:27:26] and personal development. I come
[00:27:29] and play, draw.
[00:27:33] No, let's see, I don't care,
[00:27:36] I don't know if I, I'm not saying that if a
[00:27:40] child has a problem, they are still my friends,
[00:27:44] play, play with plasticine, I have fun with my
[00:27:47] friends, talk, tell jokes
[00:27:51] and all that. For Julazy Hernández, Terarte has represented
[00:27:54] refuge, hope, and an opportunity to move forward
[00:27:58] in the most difficult moments. Today I feel good,
[00:28:03] thanks to the teacher who
[00:28:06] changed me a lot.
[00:28:09] I recently came here because I was walking
[00:28:13] by and I came in and then
[00:28:16] he invited me to come here
[00:28:19] and from the beginning I didn't talk much
[00:28:22] because I don't like to talk much about
[00:28:26] my life or anything.
[00:28:30] I have overcome that a little.
[00:28:33] Thanks when I got here. More than a community project,
[00:28:36] Derarte demonstrates how art can transform lives,
[00:28:40] heal wounds, and unite a community through sensitivity,
[00:28:44] inclusion, and hope. Melquiades, Cala,
[00:28:47] Telesur, Havana, Cuba.
[00:28:50] And so concludes our cultural tour for today. We are going to
[00:28:54] say goodbye with the song, "What will the Holy Father say?"
[00:28:57] performed by the group Quilapayún.
[00:29:00] We'll see you in a future episode of "Somos." Have a great day, bye.
[00:29:21] when we are
[00:29:59] Hello, happy day, welcome, welcome here. News, it's a pleasure
[00:30:03] to accompany you immediately, we review the
[00:30:06] events in Latin America, the Caribbean and the world,
[00:30:09] we begin.
[00:30:14] As part of the Venezuela Renace Plan, the government delivered
[00:30:17] 212 rehabilitated homes in Caracas for the
[00:30:21] benefit of more than 980 people
[00:30:24] affected by the double
[00:30:25] earthquake.
[00:30:30] Cuba resists and advances.