INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Caracas The cultural-artistic occasion Traces of Resistance, including works by popular artists from Iran and Latin America, was
inaugurated during a ceremony at the National Art Museum of Caracas on Tuesday in Venezuela.The opening ceremony was participated in by
high-ranking cultural and artistic authorities, consisting of Siroos Karimi, Charg dAffaires of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ali Faramarzi,
Cultural Attach of Iran, and Mary Solange Pemjean, Venezuelas deputy culture minister for artistic affairs, together with representatives
from the Venezuelan Parliament and distinguished cultural figures and artists from both countries.Speaking at the event, Pemjean stressed
the need of holding such events to raise public awareness regarding the crimes dedicated by the Zionist occupying program against
Palestinians, especially women and children.Furthermore, the Charg dAffaires of the Islamic Republic of Iran spoke about the Palestinian
cause, specifying: The Palestinian cause takes on different kinds
Some use up arms to safeguard this cause, while others secure it with the weapon of art
Here, in this place far from Palestine, those who value this cause have actually collected to honor it
Due to their worthy spirit, individuals of Venezuela and Iran have constantly supported the Palestinian people
He included, The support of the Venezuelan people for Palestine peaked during President Hugo Chavezs time and continues to this day
We invite the artists and hope that this event can open a brand-new window towards awareness and solidarity
Luis Britto Garcia, a popular Venezuelan playwright, likewise highlighted the cultural and historical commonness between Iran and Venezuela
in their struggle against imperialism
He noted that such events foster unity and enhance the resolve of both countries in their course of resistance.The cultural-artistic event
Traces of Resistance , arranged by the Cultural Attach of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Venezuela and the International Affairs of Irans
Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization, will continue for one week.The event features an exhibition showcasing works
by Iranian and Latin American illustrators and graphic artists, including Mohammad Saber Sheikh Rezai, Mohammad Hossein Niroumand, Ivan
Lira, Flavia Machado, Ingrid Neves, Pablo Placencia, Etten Carvallo, and several other artists
Furthermore, part of this occasion will include specialized conversations and artistic workshops with these artists.The occasion is viewed
as a chance to enhance cultural and creative relations between Iran and Venezuela
Concurrently, a ceremony honoring Quds Day will be hung on Friday at the Youth Square in Caracas.SAB/
