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    Venezuela Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King’s Message of “Dignity, Equality, and Freedom”

    Published: 01/16/2012

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    The ongoing fight for social justice in Venezuela has been nourished by the struggles of a number of revolutionaries throughout history. One of those is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose 83rd birthday is celebrated this year on January 16,…

     

     


    New Serenata Guayanesa Album on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

    Published: 01/12/2012

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    The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, with the support of the Center for Cultural Diversity in Caracas and Chevron Corporation, have teamed up to record an album by the Venezuela’s beloved folk music ensemble…

     

     


    Venezuelan Artist Jesús Soto Featured at NYU’s Grey Gallery

    Published: 01/10/2012

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    An exposition by the famous Venezuelan artist Jesús Soto opens today, January 10, at New York University’s Grey Art Gallery. While Soto’s work has previously been displayed at the Guggenheim and the Museum of Modern Art, this is his first…

     

     


    A Big Year for Venezuela’s Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra

    Published: 12/29/2011

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    The Simón Bolívar Youth Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela earned international acclaim in 2011, an indication that it is on par with some of the best orchestras in the world, despite being comprised entirely of young people.

     

     


    Follow us on Twitter and Facebook

    Published: 12/21/2011

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    Since 2009, the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the United States has joined the social networking sites of Facebook and Twitter. Since then, our fans have been able to easily find information in English and Spanish that…

     

     

    December 17, 1830, anniversary of the death of Simón Bolívar
    Embassy of Venezuela to the U.S. Honors Independence Leader of the Americas

    Published: 12/17/2011

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    In Washington, DC, today, the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the U.S. commemorated the 181st anniversary of the death of the heroic liberator, Simón Bolívar, by leaving a floral offering at the statue of Bolívar by Venezuela…

     

     


    In its Seventh Year, CITGO-Venezuela Heating Oil Program Helps 400,000 Needy Americans

    Published: 12/13/2011

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    Camden, N.J., Dec. 13, 2011 – CITGO President and CEO Alejandro Granado and Citizens Energy Chairman Joseph P. Kennedy II launched the seventh consecutive year of the CITGO-Venezuela Heating Oil Program today in New Jersey.

     

     


    Venezuelan Violinist Lewis Flores Captivated Washington, DC, at the Bolivarian Hall

    Published: 12/09/2011

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    With a repertoire of his own arrangements, the famous Venezuelan violinist Lewis Flores delighted the Washington, DC-area public at a concert held December 8th at the Bolivarian Hall, the cultural space of the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela…

     

     


    Coupa Cafe, a Venezuelan Transplant, Thrives in Los Angeles

    Published: 12/06/2011

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    Authentic Venezuelan coffee and cuisine is now available in the Los Angeles area, according to an article today by NBC Los Angeles which profiles the local family-run business Coupa Cafe, which has two attractive locations in Palo Alto and Beverly…

     

     

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    Bolivarianism,Economic Integration And Regional Cooperation on the 7th Anniversary of ALBA

    Published: 12/01/2011

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    This December 14th marks the 7th anniversary of the creation of the Bolivarian Alliance of Our America (ALBA), which will be celebrated this upcoming December 5 at 7:00pm. The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic in the United States invites the…

     

     

     

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