Venezuelan four-stringed instrument named Cultural ambassador
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The Venezuelan government officially named the cuatro, a small four-stringed guitar, as Venezuela’s first Cultural Ambassador during a ceremony in Barquisimeto, Lara state.
The Ministry of Culture and the Marca País Institute presented the official certification. Culture Minister Alejandro López Rodríguez praised the instrument’s international reach and honored the craftspeople who build them. Institute Marca País President Andreína Tarazón explained the recognition aims to strengthen national pride and showcase Venezuelan culture globally.
Lara State Governor Luis Reyes Reyes noted the instrument’s deep roots in the region and announced a plan to equip schools with cuatros. During the ceremony, officials also honored five cuatro players and a children’s orchestra performed. The designation builds on the cuatro’s earlier recognition in 2024 as a National Cultural Heritage item.
