Coro celebrates International Book Day with a discussion and tribute to the writer Olimpia Galicia

Published at: 24/04/2026 10:33 PM

The House of Tales “Gabriel Giménez Emán”, located in the emblematic Casa del Sol in the Historic Center of Coro, was the stage to commemorate International Book Day with a discussion entitled “The Importance of the Book”, which addressed the historical value and challenges of this instrument in the face of new technologies. The dissertation was given by Carlos Martínez, Operational Director of the Cabinet of Culture, and Professor Enzio Provenzano, of the Falcón State Institute of Culture (INCUDEF), who delved into the origins of the book and its validity as a fundamental tool for knowledge.

The event featured the regional honored writer, Olimpia Galicia, an outstanding poet, essayist, narrator and visual artist, who shared part of his career by reading several short stories of his own. During his speech, Carlos Martínez emphasized the book's unique capacity to synthesize human experience: “It is a contribution as a learning tool. It's such an exciting topic that we can reduce the life of a human being by 50 pages or the history of a 4,000-year-old country by 30 pages. The book has undergone a process of evolution; it is not the same material nor does it fulfill the same functions as for the Persians, but its importance will continue to be vital for human survival, research and consultation. Let's embrace the book and fall in love with it for a process of peace and life.”

For his part, Enzio Provenzano took a historical journey, recalling that the need to record existence has been a constant in the human species. “We have moved a bit away from this instrument, which began with a clay tablet. From there, the idea of leaving a written record of what is observed began, in order to establish testimonies and record the existence of ancient civilizations,” he explained, adding that knowledge leaves an imprint that remains over time through books.

The day was well attended by writers, poets, visual artists and education professionals, as well as the staff of the Art Network and those responsible for the Casa del Sol. The activity concluded with a message of cultural integration, reaffirming the commitment of regional institutions and creators to the preservation of historical memory through reading.

Mazo News Team