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00:00:10Hello, how are you, welcome everyone to Somos, Telesur's cultural
00:00:13program. I am Caryali Ramírez, we are all
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00:00:26Somos, Telesur's cultural program. with the
00:00:30an authentic cultural most outstanding information from the peoples of the
00:00:33world. In China, the
00:00:37celebrations of the Torch Festival of the G
00:00:40ethnic group are taking place.
00:00:45And in Mexico, with a traditional spectacle of
00:00:48balloons rising to the sky, the
00:00:51Cantoya Festival
00:00:522026 was celebrated.
00:00:59the diversity of the peoples and the Also in Pakistan, they are holding the exhibition, The Legacy Returns
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00:01:42and malagueña. In addition to
00:01:49to provide, through Lucena and I say yes, it's
00:01:52me, you are a beneficiary of a home in Ciudad
00:01:55Pibona.
00:02:07My name is Jason Lucena, I come from the Marquetía
00:02:10parish, the Rincón sector. After the earthquake
00:02:13happened, when they did the census, they
00:02:16resonates," accompanied by asked for a number, so I had given my mother's number.
00:02:18Around 7:30
00:02:20house of the Pacific dialogues with event, which will also in the morning, they call me, they don't send me a message, they call me and they
00:02:24say "Jason Lucena" and I say "yes, it's me, you are a beneficiary
00:02:28of a home in Ciudad." You have to be here at 8 in the morning to
00:02:32accept the home they are going to give you. And that was a
00:02:36joy that touched my heart. We have different rooms, the girl has
00:02:40a room, we have a room, we have many things
00:02:43that we didn't have before. We were reborn again,
00:02:46we have faith again
00:02:50festival in Latin and hope that our family will be together, that we can move forward again.
00:02:53All the people from La Guaira who
00:02:56were here, who were with me in the shelter, we are...
00:03:00Extremely grateful for the unconditional
00:03:02exciting. The first Ladakh support they have
00:03:03given us.
00:03:07marimba player and Let us be one, for love is what moves the
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00:03:40National King of
00:03:59this edition, while in
00:04:09Thank you for being back with us, we start immediately in
00:04:12Mexico because the National Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences
00:04:16presented the nominees for the 68th
00:04:20edition of the Ariel Award, within the
00:04:22facilities of Churubusco Studios, media
00:04:26outlets, academy members
00:04:29and national filmmakers gathered to
00:04:32give independent productions even greater
00:04:36recognition. Some of the films seeking to
00:04:39win this highest award
00:04:42are El Diablo Fuma, En el Camino and La
00:04:46Libertad de Fierro, to
00:04:51years, when it was held in name a few. The participating feature films are
00:04:54exponents of the new interests of
00:04:58Mexican society and narrative experimentation by
00:05:02to celebrate the culture national
00:05:02filmmakers.
00:05:10We are going to Cuba because the call for the first international colloquium
00:05:14Fidel: Legacy and Future was already
00:05:18announced. The Fidel Castro Rus Center, in collaboration with
00:05:21various academic and cultural institutions in Cuba,
00:05:25indicated that the call will take place from August
00:05:2810 to 13 at the Havana Convention
00:05:32Palace, to commemorate the centenary of Fidel Castro's
00:05:35birth. This event will bring together researchers,
00:05:39academics, students and cultural figures to
00:05:42reflect on the relevance of the thought and
00:05:46work of Fidel Castro, the leader of the
00:05:49Cuban Revolution. Likewise, topics related
00:05:52to his political ideology, books and
00:05:56cultural activities will be addressed to promote
00:06:00dialogue and the preservation of historical memory around
00:06:03the legacy of Commander Fidel
00:06:05Castro.
00:06:16We are now going to Venezuela because the group of the Venezuelan
00:06:20Repertoire Workshop, also known as
00:06:24TDR ensemble, will offer an
00:06:27emotional benefit concert in support of those affected by the double
00:06:30seismic event. This event will take place next
00:06:34August 9 at the Monte Sacro Cultural Center in Bellomonte,
00:06:38which is in Caracas, the capital city. The exhibition
00:06:41will feature twenty singers and
00:06:45instrumentalists who will offer a tour of
00:06:48the different genres of world music
00:06:51such as waltz, jazz
00:06:55fundraising, the young members of the
00:06:58group hope to be able
00:07:02music, a refuge of peace and hope
00:07:05to all its visitors. More than a month after the
00:07:09events of last June 24, arts and
00:07:12culture continue to support those most affected.
00:07:25Also in Caracas, Venezuela, the Museum of Fine Arts will host a film
00:07:29series titled 20. The
00:07:32celebrate the 60th anniversary of the national
00:07:36film library, will feature a series of talks and
00:07:40presentations in homage to the centenary of Nacerraf with the
00:07:43screening of his most emblematic works such as
00:07:47Reverón and Araya, as well as
00:07:51presentations and talks with experts in film
00:07:54and social studies. The event organizers indicated
00:07:58that the series will be broadcast live on Instagram
00:08:02Live and on YouTube, inviting all
00:08:05citizens, students, professionals, and film
00:08:09lovers to participate.
00:08:25And in Colombia, the 22nd National Trova Festival
00:08:28Medellín City 2026, held
00:08:32within the framework of the traditional Flower
00:08:35Fair, concluded successfully. In the
00:08:39final of the event held in the square
00:08:42of Olaya Herrera Airport,
00:08:45Cristian Steven Cherubín, known as Wacuco,
00:08:49was crowned
00:08:53Trova for the second consecutive year. In the
00:08:57senior category, Wacuco defended his
00:09:00title in a duel with Kenny Steven Gallego
00:09:04Vélez, better known as KG, who was
00:09:07the outstanding finalist in
00:09:11the children's category, Kevin Andrés Duque
00:09:14Loaiza, "El Pianista del Oriente," was
00:09:18crowned champion. This year the
00:09:21festival attracted more than 430 troubadours
00:09:24from all over the country,
00:09:27which definitely represents a massive participation compared
00:09:31to previous
00:09:32editions.
00:09:40And with the challenge of portraying reality, this Friday the
00:09:4437th annual exhibition of Argentinian
00:09:47photojournalism organized by the
00:09:49Association of Graphic Reporters of the Argentine
00:09:52Republic was inaugurated. 145 images
00:09:55make up this exhibition, which is
00:09:58held at the Ombudsman's Office in Buenos Aires and
00:10:02portrays various events classified as the most
00:10:06relevant of last year. Although
00:10:08the exhibition integrates a visual journey in terms of
00:10:12sports, nature, culture, entertainment
00:10:15and daily life, politics
00:10:18has a strong presence with scenes
00:10:21linked to social protests,
00:10:25ordered by President Javier Miley. The
00:10:28selection of photographs was made from a base
00:10:32of more than 1,700 works, all
00:10:35initially submitted to participate in this
00:10:38exhibition.
00:10:42And in Sichuan, also in China, the celebrations of the
00:10:45G ethnic group's Torch Festival continue. This
00:10:49folk event, which attracts a large number of
00:10:51visitors seeking
00:10:55experience, will be celebrated until mid-
00:10:59August. This festival
00:11:02includes 98 unique cultural events, mobilizing
00:11:0617 counties and cities in the region where
00:11:09tourists can enjoy daytime
00:11:12competitions with traditional sports such as
00:11:16horse racing and wrestling, as well
00:11:19as bonfires, songs, and
00:11:22dances. The diverse agenda
00:11:25of this festival has boosted cultural
00:11:28tourism, also offering visitors the opportunity
00:11:32to try typical costumes, learn about I
00:11:36embroidery, and immerse themselves in the
00:11:39ancient traditions of this celebration.
00:11:57was an emotional ceremony held in Hiroshima
00:12:01where thousands of paper lanterns illuminated the
00:12:05Motoyasu River in homage
00:12:07to
00:12:14the.
00:13:37Thank you for being back with us. We're telling you that Mexico
00:13:40has already celebrated the Cantoya 2026 Festival
00:13:44with a traditional spectacle of balloons rising to the sky. Let's
00:13:48see.
00:13:51It rises as a magical town in the Mexican state
00:13:55of Michoacán. With the tenth Cantoya
00:13:57festival, the town offered, as every
00:14:00year, an attractive tourist impact thanks to its
00:14:04balloon elevation spectacle in the Plaza Vasco de
00:14:08Quiroga, as the main stage.
00:14:12At the event, hundreds of monumental handmade
00:14:15paper balloons adorned the city's sky with
00:14:19diverse designs and colors, rising
00:14:22by means of hot air.
00:14:25More than 20,000 people attended this cultural
00:14:28event, which featured the participation of local
00:14:32and foreign guests from Brazil,
00:14:35Colombia, Italy, El Salvador, and
00:14:38France. We brought
00:14:42a little over 100 national
00:14:44teams, yes, and several local teams,
00:14:48we also brought 17
00:14:50members from abroad, from different
00:14:54countries, states, which are Colombia,
00:14:57Brazil, France, Italy
00:15:00and El Salvador. The importance of
00:15:03creating a work of art in a
00:15:06paper balloon is a festival,
00:15:10a tradition that dates back more than 120
00:15:16the celebrations of the Basilica of Our Lady of Health.
00:15:19In this way, the festival presented
00:15:23itself as an opportunity
00:15:27and traditions of the region, fostering
00:15:31coexistence and family unity.
00:15:34For us it is a traditional
00:15:38toy, families unite, friends unite, everyone unites,
00:15:41even despite being a competition, among
00:15:44groups of balloon makers they unite to support each other to lift their
00:15:47balloon. In addition to the exhibitions and balloon
00:15:51competition, the Cantoya festival also featured
00:15:54workshops, gastronomic samples, artisan
00:15:58events, and musical
00:16:01performances.
00:16:08and this Sunday, August 9, Colombia will
00:16:11be filled with music, color, and tradition, with the
00:16:15celebration of the 30th edition of the Petronio
00:16:18Álvarez Pacific Music Festival 2026.
00:16:22We tell you
00:16:22more.
00:16:28Everything is ready for the start of the 30th Petronio
00:16:31Álvarez Pacific Music Festival, which will take
00:16:35place in the vibrant and cultural city of Cali,
00:16:38Colombia, from August 9 to 17
00:16:42of this month. With more than 2, artists, 47
00:16:46participating groups,
00:16:48various gastronomic exhibitions, craft
00:16:52exhibitions and the traditional parade of colonies, the emblematic
00:16:55event is considered one of the largest Afro-cultural
00:16:59gatherings in
00:17:00Latin America.
00:17:04It is already a festival that belongs to the Pacific, to the
00:17:08southwestern region of Colombia, to Colombia, and it is already
00:17:11spreading throughout the world. So there are huge
00:17:14challenges that require us to always be very attentive,
00:17:17to be aware of these connections and that the essence
00:17:21is not lost. No, that there in the cultural
00:17:24exhibits, an opportunity is given for
00:17:28food, culinary tradition, beverage
00:17:31tradition, craft tradition, hairstyle
00:17:35tradition, story
00:17:38tradition, myths, legends, literature,
00:17:42so it is a festival that
00:17:45practically encompasses all cultural manifestations
00:17:48of the region. Under the motto, "Legacy that
00:17:53the institutional slogan, "The great
00:17:58the world from its roots," the festival celebrates
00:18:01the rhythms of Chocó, Valle del Cauca,
00:18:04Cauca, and Nariño.
00:18:08and this date is very important for the
00:18:11region, for Colombia and for the world, this great festival
00:18:14is eminently of African contribution, obviously there is also contribution
00:18:18from other ethnic groups, but
00:18:21it is eminently of African heritage
00:18:24and I believe it is the largest
00:18:27America with these characteristics, so it
00:18:30is not just any moment, it is a very significant moment for
00:18:34everyone, for all of us. Hugo
00:18:37Candelario González, distinguished Colombian maestro
00:18:41and musician,
00:18:44composer, also has the honor of being the author of the official song of this
00:18:48edition of the festival. From his experience, his
00:18:52sensibility and his respect for his roots, he combined his musical
00:18:56style with various elements typical of Cali, in order to
00:18:59create a festive work accompanied by danceable
00:19:02airs that reflect the true cultural face of the
00:19:06country. Well, yes, really when I received the
00:19:09invitation, I was filled with great pride, much emotion, and
00:19:13of course, great responsibility.
00:19:16And well, to capture in 4 minutes
00:19:19and 30 seconds, 4 and a half minutes more or less, all
00:19:23that history, all that trajectory,
00:19:26so it was an interesting challenge to capture all
00:19:30that richness in a short
00:19:33time.
00:19:37Petronio Álvarez has consolidated over
00:19:40the years as one of the most moving,
00:19:43vibrant, and sensory cultural
00:19:47experiences in Latin America.
00:19:50It translates as an encounter beyond music, a
00:19:54living commemoration of Afro-Colombian memory
00:19:57and resistance.
00:20:06That's right. We will continue sharing more information
00:20:10about this festival with you. We're going to a break, we'll be right back.
00:21:07Thank you for joining us until here. We tell you that in India,
00:21:1112 artists gather to participate in the first
00:21:14Ladakh Biennale. This is a display
00:21:18that seeks to explore culture, environment, and
00:21:22memory. Let's
00:21:22see:
00:21:27In northern India, along the Leh-Kargil
00:21:30corridor, artistic projects by more than a
00:21:34dozen creatives are exhibited as part of the first
00:21:37Ladakh Biennale. Under the
00:21:40motto "Signs of another star," the works
00:21:44exhibited amidst the mountains reflect
00:21:49mosaic between their worldviews,
00:21:52creating an open-air gallery that covers
00:21:55cultural themes, environmental changes,
00:21:59and memory. Under this premise, one of the
00:22:02artists, Stansing Juan Kaile, vindicates
00:22:06part of the local heritage with a work that represents the
00:22:10traditional attire of Ladakhi women. I created
00:22:13this piece to represent our traditional clothing, to help
00:22:17preserve our cultural heritage. The traditional
00:22:20headdress once worn by Ladakhi women, reflecting the
00:22:24beauty and significance of our customs. During weddings, Ladakhi
00:22:28women wear traditional attire like the one shown in this
00:22:31work. Through this text, I want to pay tribute
00:22:35to our culture, traditions, and identity, while
00:22:38celebrating and keeping alive our rich heritage for future
00:22:42generations. The organizers state that the biennale supports
00:22:46artistic practices with low environmental impact and
00:22:50collaborates long-term with local communities.
00:22:53One of the pieces that captures this essence is by
00:22:57Tensing Olden, who implements ancient architectural
00:23:00practices to shape his artistic and
00:23:04aesthetic interests. All this is part of an ancient architectural
00:23:08practice. As a painter and artist, I always try to paint the
00:23:12cracks and crevices and create texture from these irregular
00:23:15surfaces. So in this work, I have tried to combine all
00:23:18these elements that I found so interesting and tried to bring them
00:23:22together in a single composition. Since its
00:23:24opening, visitors come in groups to the Leh-Kargil
00:23:28corridor to explore all the works and
00:23:32unravel the stories behind each creation. It's very
00:23:36exciting to see artworks in different landscapes that are unfamiliar
00:23:39to me and to see how others respond to that landscape in a specific
00:23:43way. I am really involved in deep
00:23:46stories here and then I reimagine future works as well. Very
00:23:52Biennale is part of a larger artistic
00:23:56initiative in the region, being the third edition after
00:23:59the exhibitions of 2023 and
00:24:022024. The works will remain
00:24:05on display until August 10.
00:24:18And in Pakistan, the Islamabad Museum is holding the
00:24:21exhibition, "The Legacy Returns Home." This is a collection of
00:24:25more than a thousand historical artifacts that have been recovered from abroad.
00:24:29Let's
00:24:29see.
00:24:36In Pakistan, a collection of 100 archaeological
00:24:39pieces rests under the lights of the Islamabad
00:24:42Museum, a venue that safeguards
00:24:46Pakistani treasures recovered from abroad.
00:24:51Inside its halls, on pedestals and
00:24:53display cases, mythological and religious figures
00:24:57from ancient civilizations show fragments of Pakistani
00:25:01heritage stolen after years of illicit
00:25:04trafficking of cultural goods. The
00:25:07exhibition is a display of the continuous efforts of the
00:25:11Ministry of National Heritage and Pakistani
00:25:14Culture to strengthen national identity.
00:25:17We have recovered more than 100 artifacts from different
00:25:20countries. We have re-exhibited these documents in museums across Pakistan
00:25:24for our people, our guests, and foreign
00:25:27visitors. Since last year, the ministry has
00:25:31achieved one of the largest multilateral recoveries
00:25:34in its history. France, the United States,
00:25:38and Italy completed dozens
00:25:41of repatriations since 2025,
00:25:45a work that the governments of Canada and
00:25:47Australia are supporting. We are receiving
00:25:50more information from Australia and Canada that they have seized more artifacts that were
00:25:54illegally transferred to these countries. We are in contact with these
00:25:57governments, and they are helping us. Soon you will see how we will play the appropriate
00:26:01role to recover all these ancient artifacts that
00:26:04symbolize the national heritage of Pakistan. The
00:26:08collection includes Buddhist sculptures from the Gandhara
00:26:11civilization, objects from the Indus Valley
00:26:15civilization, as well as artifacts from sites in
00:26:19Balochistan. Before exhibiting these artifacts, we
00:26:22already had thousands of pieces of Buddhist sculptures, including those made of
00:26:26stone, but all of them were not complete and were in a fragmented
00:26:30state, but most of this recovered
00:26:34selection is in complete form, so its value is very high. These fragmented
00:26:37pieces have complete characteristics. The
00:26:41exhibition, "The Legacy Returns Home," is not only
00:26:44a display that celebrates the mastery of ancient
00:26:47artisans, but also a reservoir that reconstructs
00:26:515,000 years of the historical memory of a
00:26:54country.
00:27:02and so concludes our cultural
00:28:07Hello, welcome to a new broadcast of
00:28:11Telesur Noticias, I'm Gustavo Prada, immediately,
00:28:14we begin the broadcast with
00:28:15headlines,
00:28:20in an unprecedented inauguration, Abelardo de la Espriella
00:28:24threatened those who attack his government,
00:28:27while assuring that he will advance with fracking and the eradication
00:28:31of crops with
00:28:33herbicides.
00:28:39Cuba receives social movements from Latin America.