Network of Oral Storytellers refined details for its third national meeting

Published at: 04/06/2026 03:27 PM

The National Network of Oral Storytellers, Popular Storytellers and Cacheros of Venezuela began preparations for the Third National Meeting of Oral Storytellers, scheduled for September in Lara state, during a meeting held with authorities from the Ministry of Popular Power for Culture at the Aquiles Nazoa Cultural House, in Caracas.

The day was attended by the Minister of Culture, Raúl Cazal, as well as Deputy Ministers Gabriela Simoza and Rosario Soto, who supported the initiative aimed at strengthening oral narration as a tool for the preservation of Venezuelan memory, traditions and cultural identity.

During the meeting, representatives of the Network presented proposals for the organization of the event and presented the work they carry out in different regions of the country through training activities, the promotion of reading, cultural meetings and the rescue of popular knowledge.

In addition, Cazal highlighted the work of oral storytellers in transmitting knowledge and traditions from generation to generation, while insisting on the need to deepen the training component to expand the reach of this experience throughout the national territory.

For his part, Simoza emphasized the role of oral narration in the defense of cultural identity, while Soto expressed his willingness to support the publication of materials that collect these experiences to bring them closer to children and young people.

The event brought together representatives from various regions of the country, who agreed on the importance of strengthening the spoken word as a living heritage.

It was also announced that the national meeting will pay tribute to the renowned Venezuelan storyteller José Humberto Castillo, known as “The Cayman of Sanare”, an emblematic figure of oral narration in Venezuela.

MINCULTURA/Mazo News Team