Minister for Culture reinaugurated the “Chinchorro dancer” bridge in Panaquire

Published at: 04/09/2026 11:27 AM

The Chinchorro dancing suspension bridge, located in Panaquire, Acevedo municipality of Miranda state, was reopened this Thursday, September 3, after the completion of the rehabilitation work carried out with the participation of youth and the community.

The structure, recognized as an Asset of Cultural Interest of the Nation, constitutes a communication route for the inhabitants of the town and a connection point for their economic activities.

The event was led by the Minister of Popular Power for Culture, Alejandro López, and the mayor of Acevedo, José Miguel Oliveros, together with Deputy Ministers Gabriela Simoza and Rosario Soto, regional authorities and experts of the entity.

López highlighted the historical and cultural value of the bridge and highlighted the participation of the community in its recovery. “This is an act of cultural sovereignty. We are putting cultural sovereignty into practice with the hands and with the decisions of the people, with a construction that is recovered from the hand of the youth,” he said.

For his part, Oliveros pointed out that the rehabilitation was carried out under the technical guidelines of the Cultural Heritage Institute (IPC) and with the participation of the inhabitants of Panaquire. “We went from a promise to a reality. We are delivering an emblematic and unique work,” he said.

During the day, the murals of the project “What the Walls Tell”, dedicated to the history and identity of Panaquire, were also presented. In addition, Minister Alejandro López toured the town's old trapiche, considered part of the rural and historical heritage of the area.

MINCULTURA/Mazo News Team