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00:00:18Hello everyone, welcome to Somos, Telesur's cultural program.
00:00:21My name is Caryali Ramírez, we are all
00:00:25ready to share
00:00:30cultural. Let's see what we have prepared for you,
00:00:32go ahead, Somos, Telesur's cultural program,
00:00:36begins with the most outstanding information
00:00:40from the peoples of the world. In
00:00:43Bolivia, the 15th edition of the
00:00:46La Paz International Theater Festival
00:00:49will be celebrated, and in China, the
00:00:52cultural carnival Shandong Africa will be held,
00:00:55with the aim of celebrating the
00:00:59"Geoglyphs of Humanity: exchange and unity between two continents.
00:01:03In addition, in Iraq, the city of Karbala
00:01:05commemorated Arbaeen, one of the
00:01:09most important religious commemorations in the
00:01:12world. All this and much more today on
00:01:16Somos.
00:01:16All
00:01:23this and much more today on Somos. Our social networks are
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00:01:36break. We'll be right back.
00:01:58more than 6,000 athletes
00:02:01from 37 countries
00:02:05compete in 40
00:02:06disciplines.
00:02:09Santo Domingo becomes the seat of athletic excellence on the continent.
00:02:16La Paz International Enjoy the centenary and the 25th edition of the
00:02:19event that unites Central America and the Caribbean. From
00:02:23July 24 to August 8, join Daisy
00:02:27Toussaint and the dedication and talent of our athletes
00:02:30in search of glory at the Central American and Caribbean
00:02:34Games, Santo Domingo
00:02:36Let's 2026, through our multiplatform,
00:02:40only on Telesur. Thank you for being back with us.
00:02:45with the usual
00:03:17We immediately begin
00:03:20tormented in in Mexico because the International Book Fair of Anthropology and History, FILAH, as we know it by its acronym,
00:03:24will commemorate its 37th
00:03:27edition with a program of more than
00:03:30300 activities. This cultural event
00:03:33will take place from August 13 to
00:03:3723 at the National Museum of Anthropology.
00:03:39This edition will have France and the state of
00:03:43Veracruz as special guests. 85 publishers
00:03:46will participate, and according
00:03:50to the organizers,
00:03:52diversity of more than 95 stands will be installed, 22 conversations,
00:03:56and dozens of artistic activities.
00:04:00Among them, an anthropological film festival, in addition
00:04:03to four temporary exhibitions,
00:04:06among which the Hastatitlan
00:04:09codex stands out. This important document
00:04:12narrates the history of the Mexica people from their
00:04:16while promoting the latest migration from Aztlan to the
00:04:19first years after the Spanish
00:04:21conquest.
00:04:39and in Mato Grosso do Sul, this is in Brazil, they celebrated the
00:04:43Bonito Cinesur festival, this is an event that
00:04:46highlighted the cultural integration of South America. In its
00:04:49fourth edition, 46 films were
00:04:52screened and approximately 150 guests
00:04:55participated. The festival addressed topics such as
00:04:59environmental
00:05:01edition of the Milonga preservation, indigenous resistance, historical
00:05:04memory, and the gender gap in the
00:05:07film industry. The program included
00:05:11in different neighborhoods of competitive sections of South American and
00:05:14environmental cinema and local productions, as well as special
00:05:18screenings. At the event, the debate "South American
00:05:22Female Voices" was held, which
00:05:25brought together important film figures to discuss the
00:05:29gender inequalities in the industry,
00:05:33while in the competitions, "Who Killed Narciso" by
00:05:36Marcelo Martinessi and
00:05:39"The Origin of Alejandro Calderón"
00:05:42were awarded, which both addressed
00:05:45relevant topics of the
00:05:49current context.
00:05:50And Peru will bring together
00:05:57the renowned geoglyphs of the
00:06:00Nazca Amazon in an international
00:06:03exhibition that will take place this
00:06:06August 6, under the title
00:06:11A Language Inscribed on Earth." The exhibition will be composed
00:06:15of two exhibitions,
00:06:18archaeological expressions of great
00:06:21importance for South American heritage, which are the
00:06:25geoglyphs of the Brazilian Amazon and the
00:06:29famous Nazca lines and figures drawn in the
00:06:32Nazca Desert, or the Nazca Lines as they are also
00:06:36popularly known. It is organized together with the Brazilian
00:06:39Institute of Geoglyphs. This exhibition
00:06:42seeks to establish a relationship between both traditions and
00:06:46promote a dialogue about their characteristics,
00:06:50their similarities, and their conservation
00:06:53in order to contribute to the dissemination of their
00:06:56scientific, historical, and cultural value.
00:07:19We're going to Bolivia now. The performing arts sector is
00:07:23preparing for the start of the 15th edition of the
00:07:28Theater Festival, FITAZ, as we know it by its acronym. The
00:07:32inaugural ceremony is scheduled for August 30.
00:07:35This year, the edition will be dedicated to the
00:07:39festival's founder and the prominent figure
00:07:43of Bolivian theater, Marixa Weilet. Following the pattern
00:07:46of past years, the event
00:07:50will extend its reach beyond theaters, taking presentations
00:07:54to nearby municipalities such as
00:07:57Coroico, Viacha, and Copacabana.
00:08:01Until its completion date, which will be
00:08:04September 7, visitors will be able to enjoy
00:08:08a variety of book presentations, workshops,
00:08:12and performances for all audiences. and in Chile, an exhibition titled
00:08:31"Molluscan Poetry of Seashells:
00:08:35Immerse Yourself in the Neruda Collection"
00:08:38is being presented. This exhibition,
00:08:41located in the central house of the University of
00:08:45Chile, in the metropolitan region
00:08:48of Santiago, displays a very valuable collection of
00:08:51seashells that was donated by the Chilean poet and Nobel Literature
00:08:55laureate Pablo Neruda in 1954,
00:08:59and he donated them to the university, allowing visitors
00:09:02to explore a
00:09:05oceans, countries, and cultures
00:09:09through these malacological objects.
00:09:12malacological, this outstanding
00:09:16exhibition, which brings together a total of 100 seashell
00:09:19specimens, all selected from
00:09:22more than 8,400 pieces,
00:09:25highlights the connection between Neruda's poetry
00:09:28and his fascination with the natural
00:09:31world.
00:09:40and Buenos Aires prepares to be
00:09:42the epicenter of music and dance with the arrival
00:09:46of the Tango BA Festival and World Cup. As a
00:09:50prelude to this cultural event, which will be from
00:09:54August 19 to September 2, the
00:09:57city has already started a series of
00:10:00activities that include shows, milongas,
00:10:04and dance and music classes
00:10:07to attract diverse audiences. As part of the
00:10:10celebrations, the eighth
00:10:14Week will be supported, which will extend until
00:10:18August 7 and brings together 59 milongas
00:10:23the capital. All this to promote the tradition
00:10:27of tango, also to revitalize the spaces where
00:10:31this dance is enjoyed every night.
00:10:44We continue in Argentina because as part of the Lebanese film cycle,
00:10:48the film "Under the Skies of Lebanon" will be screened.
00:10:51This debut film of Lebanese cinema
00:10:55is set in the 1950s and tells the story of Alice,
00:10:59a young Swiss woman who leaves her country to
00:11:02settle in Beirut where she falls in love
00:11:05with an astrophysicist. However, her life is
00:11:09threatened by the outbreak of war in the
00:11:121970s. The screening, organized
00:11:15by Cedral Art Events, will also be
00:11:18enjoyed at the Cedral organization's theater.
00:11:21and now we're going to New York because
00:11:55an exhibition dedicated to the rock carvings
00:11:59of Dazu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
00:12:02located in China, was inaugurated.
00:12:05This exhibition, which will be open until August 30,
00:12:09includes high-precision replicas and
00:12:12immersive installations, allowing visitors to
00:12:16explore the artistic and cultural legacy of
00:12:19these impressive carvings without
00:12:22having to travel to China. Xiong
00:12:25Sigua, who is the deputy director of the
00:12:28Dazu Rock Carvings Research Institute,
00:12:32highlighted the objective of
00:12:35promoting intercultural understanding with this
00:12:38first tour in the United States, while the
00:12:41director of the Memori Willaho Museum
00:12:45indicated that although the
00:12:47sculptures cannot be moved, their
00:12:50stories can travel thanks to
00:12:54digital technology.
00:13:03It's time for a break on Somos. When we return, we will learn
00:13:06more about the cultural events of the peoples of the world. We'll be right back.
00:13:28Discover the fascinating process of bringing real figures to life on the big
00:13:31screen and the commitment of cinema in Latin America and the Global
00:13:35South. Thank you very much for this invitation and please
00:13:39keep making this wonderful program that truly offers so much
00:13:43for thought and the growth and expansion of
00:13:46consciousness. The gaze of the other, construction of
00:13:50historical characters in Latin American cinema. With
00:13:54Brian Pavo and our special guest, the outstanding
00:13:57Venezuelan actress Mariela Reyes.
00:14:00Saturday,
00:14:03only on Telesur.
00:14:06In the heart of every country beat the
00:14:10stories that its peoples tell since time
00:14:13immemorial.
00:14:17A range of customs and traditions,
00:14:20music, painting, literature, theater,
00:14:23sculpture,
00:14:30and popular art allows us to know the cultural richness that surrounds us and
00:14:33that it is important
00:14:34to preserve.
00:14:38Join us on a journey around the
00:14:41world in "Lives",
00:14:45every Friday
00:14:46on Telesur.
00:15:27Thank you for being back with us. We're going to China because the
00:15:31Shandong Africa Cultural Carnival is being held. This is an event that
00:15:34celebrates exchange and unity between two
00:15:37continents. Let's see:
00:15:41Sculptures, music, and handicrafts are the
00:15:45elements that characterize this exhibition, the Shandong
00:15:49Africa Cultural Carnival held at the
00:15:52Jinan Art Museum in eastern
00:15:55China. Along with various types of
00:15:58ceramics, wood carvings, costumes,
00:16:02masks, photography, and other
00:16:05objects, the public tours the different
00:16:08rooms that offer a dialogue between civilizations,
00:16:12including art and economy, as a
00:16:15sign of friendship between China and the African
00:16:18continent.
00:16:24The exhibition, which is held under the theme "Mountains and
00:16:27Seas in Harmony, Shared Beauty," also allows
00:16:31visitors to discover new pieces and
00:16:35learn more about the identity of the peoples of both
00:16:38territories. I think this event can
00:16:42better promote relations between Shandong
00:16:44and Africa, not only cultural exchanges,
00:16:48but also strengthen the international friendship
00:16:51between China and
00:16:53Africa. I think Africa is gradually
00:16:57improving. The clay sculptures, for example,
00:17:00are incredibly realistic. This shows that the friendship
00:17:03between China and Africa is truly profound.
00:17:09Through four thematic sections:
00:17:12landscape, wildlife, craftsmanship,
00:17:14and daily life. The collections feature a
00:17:18variety of African works, geological specimens,
00:17:22and cultural elements of traditional Chinese
00:17:26craftsmanship. The Shandong Africa Cultural
00:17:29Carnival will be open to the public for 20
00:17:32days and within the framework of the year of exchanges. Between
00:17:36peoples, China, Africa, 2026. In
00:17:39these gallery spaces, cultural and tourist
00:17:43conferences will also be held, to promote mutual
00:17:46cooperation, with the presence of diplomatic delegations
00:17:49from more than 20 African countries.
00:17:53And also in China, the
00:17:54Thousand Lanterns
00:18:02Festival transformed the city of Ningbo into a spectacle
00:18:06of lights full of mythological creatures,
00:18:10luminous paths, and floral lanterns.
00:18:14see: Countless
00:18:16lights break
00:18:23night landscape of the city of Ningbo
00:18:26in China. The spectacle
00:18:29held at Tiangong Mansion is a convergence
00:18:32of lighting technologies, traditional lanterns,
00:18:35and the country's agricultural tourism.
00:18:38After promotional videos, curious
00:18:41visitors walk through the illuminated plant
00:18:44scenarios with huge lantern
00:18:47installations. The activities are very
00:18:50fun and seeing the iron flower exhibition was truly
00:18:53impressive. The scenery is really
00:18:57beautiful and it's an ideal place for couples
00:19:01to take photos and visit. My main reason
00:19:04for coming was to see the iron
00:19:07flower show. The idyllic landscapes surrounded by
00:19:11moving jellyfish, flowers and insects
00:19:14captivate tourists who visit Tiangong Mansion
00:19:18for the first time, generating awe at the
00:19:21natural diversity and the Chinese cultural heritage.
00:19:25It's my first time at Tiangong Mansion, I didn't expect the whole
00:19:28place to be illuminated, it looks especially beautiful
00:19:31after dark, the weather has been great, it's been a lot of
00:19:35fun walking around with my friends. The decorations and interactions
00:19:38are really interesting, I will definitely come
00:19:41back. The large dragon-shaped lanterns
00:19:44and iron flowers are crafted with the idea
00:19:48of transmitting the centuries-old tradition of this craft
00:19:53generation LED technology. The impressive result
00:19:57was achieved thanks to the intervention of master
00:20:00artisans and engineers who brought to life a garden
00:20:04that recreates natural and folkloric scenes on a large
00:20:07scale. With fireworks, the event transforms the cultural
00:20:11traditions of Ningbo into a vivid night
00:20:14spectacle, ideal for sharing with family and
00:20:17capturing new
00:20:19memories.
00:20:28And now we're taking another break on Somos, stay with
00:20:31us.
00:20:51Behind every scene there's a story, stories that
00:20:55reach the big screen, discover the
00:20:58best-kept secrets with "Sala
00:21:01A" every Saturday, only on Telesur.
00:22:10Thank you for being back with us and for joining us for this part of the
00:22:14program. We tell you that the Iraqi city of
00:22:17Karbala commemorated the. This is one of the
00:22:21most important religious
00:22:23commemorations in the world. Here we are going to tell you
00:22:26why.
00:22:35Millions of pilgrims gathered in the city of
00:22:38Karbala, Iraq to participate in Arbaeen,
00:22:41an event that commemorates the fortieth
00:22:45day of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the
00:22:48prophet of Islam. Muhammad, who died in
00:22:51battle in the year 680, after the common
00:22:55era. The faithful walked hundreds of
00:22:59kilometers to the Holy City, moved by
00:23:02their religious fervor and spiritual devotion
00:23:06to attend one of the largest manifestations in the
00:23:10world. This is a journey, it's a journey of
00:23:13love. Surely you have already heard about this journey.
00:23:17Life on this journey is a different life. Life on this
00:23:20journey is full of dedication and sacrifice on the part of
00:23:24those who have the possibility, and for
00:23:27everyone it is full of blessings, mercy,
00:23:31and gratitude. This year, Arbaeen
00:23:35took on new meaning under the weight of a profound
00:23:37loss, the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader
00:23:41Ali Khamenei, martyred last
00:23:44February during a joint aggression between the United
00:23:48States and Israel in
00:23:50Tehran.
00:23:52Even so, the principle of Arbaeen is
00:23:55love, and the millions of people who attend from
00:23:59different countries recognize this value as the greatest
00:24:02ruler. No matter how much we try to live in the world only
00:24:06with laws, in practice that didn't work. All jurists
00:24:10expect people to respect rights and governments and
00:24:14the judiciary try to ensure that no one
00:24:17oppresses another, but in practice. There is oppression
00:24:20in the world, and many injustices are also
00:24:23observed in societies, so we decided that instead
00:24:27of concepts like human rights, we should let
00:24:30love rule. Annually, pilgrims
00:24:34gather in this city to renew their commitment to
00:24:37the principles embodied by the
00:24:40martyrs more than 14 centuries ago. No matter the
00:24:43religion, language, race, or
00:24:46social status. Many Christians come on the pilgrimage.
00:24:58This year's Arbaeen pilgrimage also characterized by demonstrating
00:25:01resilience, devotion, and unity as a way to
00:25:05honor the sacrifices made and continue the
00:25:08legacy of standing firm against the
00:25:11aggressions of Western
00:25:13governments.
00:25:21We are now going to change continents because neither the economic
00:25:24blockade by the United States nor the oil
00:25:28restriction policies currently intensified
00:25:32against Cuba will stop the spaces of social
00:25:35and cultural resistance. The art therapy project
00:25:39"Terarte" in Havana, Cuba, is still in force.
00:25:43Let's tell you:
00:25:45The "Terarte" sociocultural project emerged 32
00:25:49years ago in an old neighborhood as a
00:25:52community initiative dedicated to social transformation,
00:25:55training, and accompaniment of children, young
00:25:59people, senior citizens, and people with disabilities.
00:26:03Visual artist Alberto Olivera and his wife, therapist
00:26:06Josefina Álvarez, have designed and implemented
00:26:10a broad program of art therapy exercises. It has to do
00:26:13with cognitive aspects, behavioral aspects, and states
00:26:17of pleasure and satisfaction precisely through art. In this group
00:26:21of exercises, everything that is the individual,
00:26:24the freedom of creation is maintained so that the
00:26:27individual obtains levels of pleasure, satisfaction,
00:26:31and that the mind begins to cleanse and break through
00:26:34neurocerebral plasticity. It is scientifically
00:26:37proven that art expands the
00:26:40mind and mental health. In addition, I repeat,
00:26:44with proofs of how these people evolve,
00:26:47no matter the problem they have, physical, mental,
00:26:51in a context marked by the resurgence of the
00:26:55blockade and the constant threats from the Donald
00:26:58Trump administration against Cuba, this sociocultural
00:27:02initiative also becomes a space of resistance,
00:27:05support, and hope for the community. Feeling that you have a space
00:27:09where you can go, where you can count on certain people,
00:27:12is very important in these times when people can sometimes
00:27:16be tormented, they may not have the solution to their problems. Aisha
00:27:19Kendra Aaron Antoine have grown up linked to art therapy workshops,
00:27:23finding in them a tool for learning, expression,
00:27:26and personal development. I come
00:27:29and play, draw.
00:27:33No, let's see, I don't care,
00:27:36I don't know if I, I'm not saying that if a
00:27:40child has a problem, they are still my friends,
00:27:44play, play with plasticine, I have fun with my
00:27:47friends, talk, tell jokes
00:27:51and all that. For Julazy Hernández, Terarte has represented
00:27:54refuge, hope, and an opportunity to move forward
00:27:58in the most difficult moments. Today I feel good,
00:28:03thanks to the teacher who
00:28:06changed me a lot.
00:28:09I recently came here because I was walking
00:28:13by and I came in and then
00:28:16he invited me to come here
00:28:19and from the beginning I didn't talk much
00:28:22because I don't like to talk much about
00:28:26my life or anything.
00:28:30I have overcome that a little.
00:28:33Thanks when I got here. More than a community project,
00:28:36Derarte demonstrates how art can transform lives,
00:28:40heal wounds, and unite a community through sensitivity,
00:28:44inclusion, and hope. Melquiades, Cala,
00:28:47Telesur, Havana, Cuba.
00:28:50And so concludes our cultural tour for today. We are going to
00:28:54say goodbye with the song, "What will the Holy Father say?"
00:28:57performed by the group Quilapayún.
00:29:00We'll see you in a future episode of "Somos." Have a great day, bye.
00:29:21when we are
00:29:59Hello, happy day, welcome, welcome here. News, it's a pleasure
00:30:03to accompany you immediately, we review the
00:30:06events in Latin America, the Caribbean and the world,
00:30:09we begin.
00:30:14As part of the Venezuela Renace Plan, the government delivered
00:30:17212 rehabilitated homes in Caracas for the
00:30:21benefit of more than 980 people
00:30:24affected by the double
00:30:25earthquake.
00:30:30Cuba resists and advances.