During the ceremony, awards were given in various categories, such as Crafts, Dance, Theatre, Fine Arts, Photography, and Film, including posthumous awards in several categories.

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The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, led the ceremony for the award of the 2023-2024 National Culture Prize, in an event that highlighted the diversity and richness of the country’s artistic manifestations.

During the day, outstanding artists and creators were recognized in multiple categories, including Popular Culture, Literature, Humanities, Music, and Circus Arts, among others.

In his speech, President Maduro stressed that this act represents his first government commitment for the 2025-2031 presidential period, emphasizing the importance of culture as a “powerful cultural movement.”

During the ceremony, awards were given in various categories, such as Crafts, Dance, Theatre, Fine Arts, Photography, and Film, including posthumous awards in several categories.

The president also called for appreciation of artistic expressions that emerge from social resistance. “Although many societies have created cultures that reflect power, it is essential to recognize the artistic manifestations that arise from resistance, such as theatre and music,” he said.

President Maduro highlighted the uniqueness of Venezuelan culture, describing it as “unique and extraordinary,” and called for a cultural revolution in Venezuela, Latin America, and the Caribbean. “We need a powerful cultural revolution that demands the best of human values and opposes the anti-values of fascism,” he said.

The ceremony culminated with the recognition of the “Artistic Glories of Venezuela,” highlighting the government’s commitment to the promotion and preservation of national culture in all its forms.

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